Confrere
noun
A fellow member of a profession or organization; a colleague.
She introduced her confrere from the research team during the conference.

Often appears as...
- academic confrere
- professional confrere
Usage tips
Formal
General
noun
A fellow member of a profession or organization; a colleague.
She introduced her confrere from the research team during the conference.

Often appears as...
- academic confrere
- professional confrere
Usage tips
Formal
General
Definition 1 of 1

Formal Context
It's best used in formal settings among professionals.
In research forums, we often refer to fellow researchers as confrères.
Shared Experience
The term conveys a sense of belonging.
We are confrères in the pursuit of knowledge.
Professional Networks
Commonly used within professional or scholarly contexts.
You may hear 'confrères' during conferences.
Formal Context
It's best used in formal settings among professionals.
In research forums, we often refer to fellow researchers as confrères.
Shared Experience
The term conveys a sense of belonging.
We are confrères in the pursuit of knowledge.
Professional Networks
Commonly used within professional or scholarly contexts.
You may hear 'confrères' during conferences.
Formal Context
It's best used in formal settings among professionals.
In research forums, we often refer to fellow researchers as confrères.
Shared Experience
The term conveys a sense of belonging.
We are confrères in the pursuit of knowledge.
Professional Networks
Commonly used within professional or scholarly contexts.
You may hear 'confrères' during conferences.
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