Synonyms for

Colleagues

Verb / ˈkɑ:li:gz / Another word for colleagues — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Colleagues are people who work together in the same profession or organization.

Synonyms & similar words

workfellow fellowworker colleague coworker fellow confrere coworkers associates peers co-workers partners collaborators teammates comrades cohort allies accomplices confederates cronies mates buddies pals friends companions chums

Synonyms by register

Formal

associates peers counterparts collaborators

Informal

buddies mates crew gang

Literary

brethren fellows

Antonyms

strangers outsiders opponents rivals competitors enemies

Common collocations

  • close colleagues
  • former colleagues
  • work colleagues
  • esteemed colleagues
  • fellow colleagues
  • colleagues at
  • colleagues from

Word family

noun colleague
adjective collegial

Usage note

Colleague generally refers to someone with whom one works, especially in a profession or business. Collegial implies a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect among colleagues.

Example sentences

  1. I have many colleagues at my job.
  2. My colleagues and I are going to lunch together.
  3. My colleagues are very supportive of my work.
  4. I like to collaborate with my colleagues on projects.
  5. My colleagues and I work well together as a team.

Quotes

  • “The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” - Phil Jackson
  • “Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” - Mattie Stepanek
  • “Individual commitment to a group effort--that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” - Vince Lombardi

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