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colleague [ co·lleague ]

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ˈkɑːliːɡ ]
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ˈkɒliːɡ ]
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Noun

1. A person with whom one works in a profession or business.

He is said by colleagues to be a hard taskmaster who does not tolerate failure.

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Origin

1. Early 16th century from French collègue, from Latin collega ‘partner in office’, from col- ‘together with’ + legare ‘depute’.

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