ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Schoolmate

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈskuːlˌmeɪt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Schoolmate is a noun meaning A person who was a fellow attendee at one's school.

Meaning

A person who was a fellow attendee at one's school.

Example Sentences

I've lost touch with all my old schoolmates: I only see them at class reunions.
The truth seems to be, however, that when he casts his leaves forth upon the wind, the author addresses, not the many who will fling aside his volume, or never take it up, but the few who will understand him better than most of his schoolmates or lifemates.

Word Forms

Synonyms for schoolmate

Depending on context, synonyms include fellow, schoolfellow, classmate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include schoolfellow, classmate, alumnus, schoolfriend, fellow, classman.

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