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PEERS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PEERS?

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Need another word that means the same as “peers”? Find 3 synonyms and 30 related words for “peers” in this overview.

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Peers as a Noun
Definitions of "Peers" as a noun
Synonyms of "Peers" as a noun (3 Words)
Associations of "Peers" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Peers” are: compeer, equal, match

Peers as a Noun

Definitions of "Peers" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “peers” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A person who is of equal standing with another in a group.
A nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage.

Synonyms of "Peers" as a noun (3 Words)

compeer	A person who is of equal standing with another in a group. He had compeers in Fleet Street.
equal	A person who is of equal standing with another in a group. Entertainment facilities without equal* in the British Isles.*
match	The score needed to win a match. Stones of a perfect match* and colour.*

Associations of "Peers" (30 Words)

academic	Marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects. Ben is not an academic* child but he tries hard.*
accompany	Be present or occur at the same time as (something else. He would play his violin and Mother used to accompany* him on our organ.*
acquaintance	Acquaintances considered collectively. I renewed my acquaintance* with Herbert.*
affinity	Kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship. The distinction between kinship and affinity* is not always clear cut.*
beau	A boyfriend or male admirer.
brother	A male with the same parents as someone else. None of his brothers would betray him.
buddy	A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities. I decided to buddy* up to them.*
camaraderie	Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together. The enforced camaraderie* of office life.*
colleague	A person who is member of one’s class or profession. The surgeon consulted his colleagues.
companion	Be a companion to somebody. Fear became my constant companion.
companionship	A feeling of fellowship or friendship. The love and companionship* of marriage.*
compatriot	A person from your own country. Stich defeated his compatriot* Boris Becker in the quarter finals.*
comrade	A fellow member of the Communist Party. Hewett turned and rushed to help his comrade.
comradeship	The quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability. His greatest joy came from comradeship* with others in the team.*
consort	Keep company. Queen Victoria and her consort* Prince Albert.*
countryman	A man from your own country. They trust a fellow countryman.
crony	A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities. He went gambling with his cronies.
fellow	A boy or man. One eye was blue but its fellow* was brown.*
folk	Relating to folk music. A folk* museum.*
friend	Befriend someone. I am friended by 29 people who I have not friended back.
kinship	A sharing of characteristics or origins. They felt a kinship* with architects.*
matching	Corresponding in pattern, colour, or design; complementary. The college will provide matching* funds to complete the project.*
mate	South American tea like drink made from leaves of a South American holly called mate. Successful males may mate* with many females.*
neighbour	A person living next door to or very near to the speaker or person referred to. I chatted with my neighbour* on the flight to New York.*
pair	Form a pair or pairs. A pair* of gloves.*
pal	Spend time with a friend. Back off pal.
partner	A person s partner in marriage. The striker looked sharp and eager as Jackson s partner* in attack.*
reunion	The action of being brought together again as a unified whole. The reunion* of East and West Germany.*
spouse	A husband or wife, considered in relation to their partner.
workmate	A fellow worker.