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schoolmate

American  
[skool-meyt] / ˈskulˌmeɪt /

noun

  1. a companion or associate at school.

schoolmate British  
/ ˈskuːlˌmeɪt /

noun

  1. a companion at school; fellow pupil

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Etymology

Origin of schoolmate

First recorded in 1555–65; school 1 + mate 1

Example Sentences

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He has no siblings, no schoolmates and, after the death of the only other boy within walking distance, no friends—but he has Flag, an orphaned fawn.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he said urgent questions remained for the politician, including why he had "continually denied the repugnant behaviour so many of his schoolmates recall" rather than acknowledging it and "apologising sincerely".

From BBC

Second term began, and it was good to see my schoolmates again, especially Bright and Keli.

From Literature

Hirst, born in Camden, New South Wales, founded the band that became Midnight Oil with schoolmates, and it released its debut album on its own independent label in 1978.

From Los Angeles Times

The lizards waited as their schoolmates filed in to lunch.

From Literature

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