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fellow worker

[ ˈfɛləʊ ˈwɜːkə ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

colleague

A person who works with you and has the same employer.

Synonyms

associate, colleague, comrade, coworker.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
fellow worker	Used to refer to someone who works at the same place or company in a general or casual manner. John and Mary are fellow workers at the factory. We are all fellow workers, trying to make this project a success.
colleague	Commonly used in professional settings to refer to someone who works in the same field or organization, usually implying some level of respect or equality. I have a meeting with my colleagues from the marketing department. Sarah is a respected colleague in the medical community.
coworker	A general term for anyone you work with, usually at the same organization or company; often used in everyday conversation. I really get along well with my coworkers at the new job. We are organizing a lunch for all coworkers next Friday.
associate	Often used in formal or business contexts, typically referring to a person with whom you are in some type of professional relationship, not necessarily on the same level. She is an associate at one of the top law firms. My business associates and I will attend the conference next week.
comrade	Often used in contexts involving shared struggles or solidarity, such as political movements, military, or unions; can carry a sense of deep trust and camaraderie. During the war, my comrades and I relied on each other for survival. She considered her fellow activists as comrades in the fight for social justice.

Examples of usage

He is a fellow worker at the office.
Our fellow workers are always willing to help each other.
I have known my fellow worker for many years.
She is a reliable fellow worker.
We appreciate the efforts of our fellow workers.

Translations

Translations of the word "fellow worker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colega de trabalho

🇮🇳 सहकर्मी

🇩🇪 Arbeitskollege

🇮🇩 rekan kerja

🇺🇦 колега

🇵🇱 współpracownik

🇯🇵 同僚 (どうりょう)

🇫🇷 collègue de travail

🇪🇸 compañero de trabajo

🇹🇷 iş arkadaşı

🇰🇷 동료 (dongnyo)

🇸🇦 زميل عمل

🇨🇿 kolega z práce

🇸🇰 kolega z práce

🇨🇳 同事 (tóngshì)

🇸🇮 sodelavec

🇮🇸 vinnufélagi

🇰🇿 әріптес

🇬🇪 თანამშრომელი (tanamshromeli)

🇦🇿 iş yoldaşı

🇲🇽 compañero de trabajo

Etymology

The term 'fellow worker' originated in the early 20th century as a way to describe someone who works alongside you within the same organization or company. It emphasizes the sense of camaraderie and shared purpose among colleagues. The use of 'fellow worker' highlights the importance of teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting.