English word colleague comes from Latin legere, Latin com-, and later Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) collegue (Co-worker; colleague.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| legere | Latin (lat) | |
| com- | Latin (lat) | |
| collega | Latin (lat) | (by extension) associate, companion, fellow, colleague. A partner (in office), colleague. |
| collegue | Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) (frm) | Co-worker; colleague. |
| colleague | English (eng) | A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate. To unite or associate with another or with others. |