workmatework‧mate /ˈwɜːkmeɪt $ ˈwɜːrk-/ noun [countable] British English 
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Thesaurus- Having the support of close family, friends and workmates is important to us all.
- Kevin had come home really upset after a quarrel with a workmate.
- Emma Southworth went with two of her workmates to classes every evening after she finished at the mill.
- Having support of close friends, family and workmates can be really important, but you may have to consider negative reactions.
- I saw the hospital where Pat works which is beautifully made, and met some of her workmates from different countries.
- It is unnecessarily unnerving to be waiting your turn while potential workmates eye you up and down.
- Others found that workmates pressured them to challenge management.
- The other man, said to be a workmate, is seriously ill.
THESAURUS► colleague
someone you work with SYN colleague someone who you work with in a company or organization, for example someone working in the same office, or someone teaching in the same school: · Friends and former colleagues described him as a kind and caring man.· She discovered that her male colleagues were earning more than she was.
► workmate British English someone who you work with. Workmate is more informal than colleague: · He went out for a drink with his workmates.
► coworker American English someone who you work with: · I was sad to say goodbye to all of my coworkers.
► associate someone who you work with, especially another businessman or businesswoman: · They are close friends and business associates.
► staff all the people who work for an organization: · The company employs a total of 520 staff.· a staff meeting
Longman Language Activatorsomeone that you work with► colleague someone you work with - use this especially about people who do professional jobs in offices, schools, government etc: · I'd like you to meet a colleague of mine, Jean-Michel Blanc from our Paris office.· Jenny is a conscientious manager, very popular with her colleagues.
► workmate someone you work with, especially someone who works closely with you and who you are friendly with: · Having the support of close family, friends and workmates is important to us all.· Kevin had come home really upset after a quarrel with a workmate.
► co-worker especially American someone you work with, especially someone who works closely with you or does a similar job: · Wantz's job is to teach employees how to handle difficult bosses and co-workers.· The manual explains what to do if a co-worker is injured and in need of medical attention.