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workmates

[ ˈwərkˌmāts ]

Noun

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colleague

A person with whom one works, especially in a professional or business setting. Workmates often collaborate on projects and tasks to achieve common goals.

Synonyms

co-worker, colleague, teammate.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
workmates	Commonly used in informal settings to refer to people you work with. Often used in British English. I am grabbing a drink with my workmates after work. My workmates and I are planning a team-building exercise.
colleague	Often used in professional and scholarly settings to refer to someone who works in the same field or organization. My colleagues and I are preparing for a big presentation. She is one of the most respected colleagues in the industry.
co-worker	Used more formally to refer to someone you work with. Appropriate for business communication. One of my co-workers is exceptionally good at coding. During the meeting, my co-worker suggested a great idea.
teammate	Used when referring to someone you work closely with on projects or a member of your team. Often implies a sense of collaboration. My teammate and I are working on a new marketing campaign. I can always rely on my teammates for help.

Examples of usage

She gets along well with her workmates at the office.
He has lunch with his workmates every day.

Translations

Translations of the word "workmates" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colegas de trabalho

🇮🇳 काम के साथी

🇩🇪 Arbeitskollegen

🇮🇩 rekan kerja

🇺🇦 колеги по роботі

🇵🇱 współpracownicy

🇯🇵 職場の仲間

🇫🇷 collègues de travail

🇪🇸 compañeros de trabajo

🇹🇷 iş arkadaşları

🇰🇷 직장 동료

🇸🇦 زملاء العمل

🇨🇿 kolegové z práce

🇸🇰 kolegovia z práce

🇨🇳 同事

🇸🇮 sodelavci

🇮🇸 vinnufélagar

🇰🇿 жұмыс әріптестері

🇬🇪 სამუშაოს კოლეგები

🇦🇿 iş yoldaşları

🇲🇽 compañeros de trabajo

Etymology

The term 'workmates' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'work' referring to the activity of doing a job and 'mates' meaning companions or friends. It signifies individuals who share a workplace and collaborate on tasks or projects together.