Workmate vs. Colleague

Workmate vs. Colleague — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Workmate and Colleague

Workmatenoun

Somebody with whom one works; a coworker.

Colleaguenoun

A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate.

Workmatenoun

a fellow worker

Colleagueverb

To unite or associate with another or with others.

Young Fortinbras,/ Holding a weak supposal of our worth/...Colleagued with the dream of his advantage,/...hath not failed to pester us with message/ Importing the surrender of those lands/Lost by his father. - Hamlet (Act I, Scene 2)

Colleaguenoun

an associate you work with

Colleaguenoun

a person who is member of your class or profession;

the surgeon consulted his colleagueshe sent e-mail to his fellow hackers
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