Teammate
/ˈtiːmˌmeɪt/noun
A person who belongs to the same team as another.
Did you know?Unlike ancient occult-loaded words like *spell* or *glamour*, *teammate* is a modern compound whose power comes from social bonding: *team* originally meant a set of animals harnessed together, while *mate* meant a companion or associate.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
tēam
“A line, series, or family; also offspring or team of draft animals”
Old English
OE
gemæcca
“A companion, partner, or mate”
Middle English
English
team
“A set of draft animals harnessed together; later, a group working together”
Middle English
English
mate
“A companion, fellow, or partner”
16th-17th Century
English
teammate
“A fellow member of a team, especially in games or work”