1515-25; < Middle Frenchcollegue < Latincollēga, equivalent to col-col-1 + -lēga, derivative of legere to choose, gather
Related forms
colleagueship, noun
Examples from the web for colleague
There is a patent for linking from one page to another that my colleague has.
In the ethical version a lawyer helps his colleague, whereas in the unethical version the lawyer sabotages him.
So they stationed a colleague on a college campus and had her sneeze loudly as students walked by.
He and a colleague arrived at the boat within minutes.
My colleague has shown no remorse, and has not changed his views or his ways.
Likewise, the committee is not looking for an expert, but for a colleague.
If the paper is good, you've found a colleague that shares your interests.
Seven months after receiving the bad news, my colleague was still unemployed, but she was not idle.
Your task now is to make them see you as a future colleague.
Introduce yourself or ask a mutual colleague to help you make connections.
British Dictionary definitions for colleague
colleague
/ˈkɒliːɡ/
noun
1.
a fellow worker or member of a staff, department, profession, etc
Word Origin
C16: from French collègue, from Latin collēga one selected at the same time as another, from com- together + lēgāre to choose
Word Origin and History for colleague
n.
1530s, from Middle French collègue (16c.), from Latin collega "partner in office," from com- "with" (see com-) + leg-, stem of legare "to choose" (see legate). So, "one chosen to work with another," or "one chosen at the same time as another."