Col″league (kŏl″lēg), n. [F. collègue, L. collega one chosen at the same time with another, a partner in office; col- + legare to send or choose as deputy. See Legate.] A partner or associate in some civil or ecclesiastical office or employment. It is never used of partners in trade or manufactures.
Syn. — Helper; assistant; coadjutor; ally; associate; companion; confederate.