counterpart (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːntərˌpɑːrt/

Definition

A person or thing that holds a similar position or has a similar function to another person or thing in a different place or time.

Examples

• The British prime minister discussed trade deals with her Canadian counterpart.

• Each department has a counterpart in the other branch of the company.

• The novel's protagonist has a mysterious counterpart in the city's underworld.

How to Use counterpart

counterpart to (prepositional phrase)

Used to indicate the person or thing that corresponds to another. — "The French minister's counterpart to the German ambassador was also present."

counterpart of (prepositional phrase)

Used to indicate the person or thing that corresponds to another. — "The American counterpart of this legislation is still under debate."

Synonyms of counterpart

Words with a similar meaning to counterpart:

• equivalent
• match
• parallel
• opposite number

Antonyms of counterpart

Words with the opposite meaning to counterpart:

• difference
• dissimilarity

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