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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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De Vusser, a former schoolmate of Boone’s who has since been promoted to Bain’s chief executive, advised Lotus to focus its global growth efforts on Biscoff rather than its other products.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was spared execution when one of his captors took a second look at his face and recognized him as the generous schoolmate who used to share his lunch.

From Los Angeles Times

During a press conference on Thursday, Farage was again asked about the accusations and whether he believed his old schoolmates were lying.

From BBC

Old schoolmates who had not seen each other in years squealed and embraced.

From Literature

But I treated all my schoolmates the same; I didn’t look down on kids who didn’t know as much as I did.

From Literature

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