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单词 compeer
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Definition of compeer in English:

compeer

noun kəmˈpɪəˈkɑmpiər
formal
  • 1A person of equal rank, status, or ability.

    he was better versed in his profession than his compeers
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He remained distant from his compeers on stage, thus condemning Barrit's Falstaff to an early acceptance of impending rejection and robbing their final confrontation of emotional power.
    Synonyms
    equivalent, peer, fellow, coequal, like
    1. 1.1archaic A companion or associate.
      he had compeers in Fleet Street
      Synonyms
      associate, partner, escort, consort, colleague, workmate, co-worker, compatriot, confederate, ally

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French comper, from com- 'with' + per, from Latin par 'equal' (compare with peer2).

 
 

Definition of compeer in US English:

compeer

nounˈkämpēərˈkɑmpiər
formal
  • 1A person of equal rank, status, or ability.

    he was better versed in his profession than his compeers
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He remained distant from his compeers on stage, thus condemning Barrit's Falstaff to an early acceptance of impending rejection and robbing their final confrontation of emotional power.
    Synonyms
    equivalent, peer, fellow, coequal, like
    1. 1.1archaic A companion or associate.
      Synonyms
      associate, partner, escort, consort, colleague, workmate, co-worker, compatriot, confederate, ally

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French comper, from com- ‘with’ + per, from Latin par ‘equal’ (compare with peer).

 
 
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