co-worker
|co/work/er|
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/ˈkoʊˌwɜrkər/
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/ˈkəʊˌwɜːkə/
work companion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'co-worker' originates from the prefix 'co-' meaning 'together' and the word 'worker', which comes from Old English 'weorc' meaning 'work'.
Historical Evolution
'co-worker' evolved from the combination of 'co-' and 'worker' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'someone who works together with another', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person with whom one works, typically someone in a similar role or at the same level within an organization.
She often has lunch with her co-worker.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45