colleague

/ˈkɒliːɡ/
noun
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Definition

1

A person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business

My colleague from the marketing department helped me with the project.

2

A person who works with others in a particular field or organization, often sharing similar duties or responsibilities

She's a colleague of mine from the sales team, and we often collaborate on client pitches.

Synonyms

coworkerMore informal, often used in everyday conversation associateSlightly more formal, implies a professional connection partnerTypically implies a closer or more equal working relationship

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