Confrere (Noun)
Meaning
A person who is member of one's class or profession; "the surgeon consulted his colleagues"; "he sent e-mail to his fellow hackers".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a young journalist, she was thrilled to interview a renowned confrere in the publishing industry.
- The architect sought advice from a trusted confrere who had successfully completed similar projects in the past.
- The doctor exchanged stories with a confrere who had also worked in emergency medicine for several years.
- A meeting with a fellow confrere in the field revealed new insights and discoveries in the research area.
- The professor's book was widely praised by her academic confreres, who appreciated her innovative approach.