Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

schoolmate

noun
/ˈskuːlmeɪt/
Definition
A person who is in the same school or educational institution as another.
Examples
  • My schoolmate helped me with my homework.
  • We were schoolmates from kindergarten through high school.
Meaning
A schoolmate is typically a fellow student or peer with whom one attends school, sharing classes, activities, or environments.
Synonyms
  • classmate
  • peer
  • fellow student