coworker
|co/work/er|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈkoʊˌwɜrkər/
🇬🇧
/ˈkəʊˌwɜːkə/
work together
Etymology
Etymology Information
'coworker' originates from the combination of 'co-' meaning 'together' and 'worker' meaning 'one who works'.
Historical Evolution
'coworker' evolved from the Middle English word 'workere' combined with the prefix 'co-' to denote working together.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one 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 coworkers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45