Classmate vs. Colleague

Classmatenoun

A student who is in the same class at school.

Classmatenoun

One who is in the same class with another, as at school or college.

Classmatenoun

an acquaintance that you go to school with

Colleaguenoun

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

Colleagueverb

To unite or associate with another or with others.

Colleaguenoun

A partner or associate in some civil or ecclesiastical office or employment. It is never used of partners in trade or manufactures.

Colleagueverb

To unite or associate with another or with others.

Colleaguenoun

an associate you work with

Colleaguenoun

a person who is member of your class or profession;