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
(..) - No, no, no, no. Hammer and nail, wasn't it? My colleagues, probably just... putting up a painting. I'll go and check. - Your colleague? - Yes He wont be moving with you, will he? No, he wont. Mrs. Hudson... (..)