colleague

Definition

  • noun: a person who works with you
  • noun: an associate in a profession or in a civil or ecclesiastical office
  • synonyms: ally, assistant, helper

Examples

  • A 'colleague' of mine will be speaking at the conference.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Eighteen people, Claire. Nineteen, if you count me. I have to... I have to call my daughter. I know today has been tough. A lot of your colleagues have left, and I owe you an explanation. Many of those who left us today helped build the C.W.I. from the ground up, and I'm grateful to them. (..)
    2013 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 2 Season: 1 Episode 2
  • (..) a complete overhaul. That would usually take months. Well, we only have days, not months. But think about the process. We can't just change-- When I ask my colleagues, your bosses, who are the smartest minds in education, out of hundreds, we arrived at you-- the six of you in this room. (..)
    2013 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 2 Season: 1 Episode 2