Definition

A person who is in the same school as another; a fellow student.

Example

I met my schoolmate at the library to study together.

Conversation

I ran into an old schoolmate at the coffee shop today.

Oh really? That's cool! Did you catch up?

Yeah, we talked about how much things have changed since then.

That's awesome! It's always nice to reconnect with a schoolmate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Schoolmate → It is formed from "school" (from Old English *scol*, meaning a place of learning) and "mate" (from Old English *gemetta*, meaning companion or friend). The word "schoolmate" refers to a companion or friend who shares the same school.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'place of learning' ('school') where you have a 'companion' ('mate') — that's what a schoolmate is, a friend from school.

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