WORD OF THE DAY: Confrere
[KAN-frehr]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: French, mid-18th century
Definition: A fellow member of a profession; a colleague.
Examples of confrere in a sentence
“Since I don’t know the answer to that question, I’ll refer you to my confrere.”
“The meetup was the perfect opportunity for Reyna to meet confreres in her field.”
About Confrere
This noun was introduced into French via the medieval Latin word “confrater,” a combination of the words “con” (together with) and “frater” (brother).
Did you Know?
Taking time to rub shoulders with your confreres is important not just for the sake of making friends — a recent study found that around 80% of jobs are gained through networking. Building connections can be a vital way to transition into a new career.
