coworkers
|co-work-ers|
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/ˈkoʊˌwɜrkərz/
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/ˈkəʊˌwɜːkəz/
(coworker)
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 others', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people with whom one works, typically in a professional setting.
She often has lunch with her coworkers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42