Definition

A person who belongs to the same club as someone else.

Example

My clubmate and I worked together on the project.

Conversation

Have you seen our clubmate Sarah lately?

Yeah, she was at the last meeting and had some great ideas.

I think she really brings a lot of energy to our group.

Absolutely! It's always fun to collaborate with a clubmate like her.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Clubmate → It is formed from "club" (from Old French *clube*, meaning a group or gathering) and "mate" (from Old English *gemetta*, meaning a companion or friend). The word "clubmate" refers to a companion or friend within a club or group.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'club' as a gathering of people and 'mate' as a friend — a clubmate is simply a friend you have in that gathering.

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