Counterpart

usgb/ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/
noun

A person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another.

A counterpart of a manager in another department.
Visual representation of "counterpart" - A person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another.

Often appears as...

  • female counterpart
  • male counterpart
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Functional Similarity

Refers to someone or something that serves a similar role or purpose.

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He was my counterpart at the partner company, handling similar projects.
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Across Contexts

Can be used in various fields, from business to sports, to describe equivalent roles.

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The foreign minister met with his American counterpart.
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Not Necessarily Equal

Doesn't imply equality in status or power, just a similar function.

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A teaching assistant is the counterpart to a teacher, not the equal.
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