Definition of "colleague" []

• A fellow member of a profession, staff, or academic faculty; an associate. See Synonyms at partner. (noun)

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• "Wife of one of my colleague is also scientist, still works as head of the lab, and has a baby."
• "Or talk to a friend or colleague from the region to gain other insights."
• "Today I learned that a most amusing and talented colleague is about to leave Nature for a Great Adventure: walking the Appalachian Trail - and blogging about it en route."