associate

noun6 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.7
business associate8.8

A person with whom one has a professional or commercial relationship.

close associate8.0

Refers to a partner or colleague with whom one has a strong and trusted relationship.

political associate7.8

A person connected with another through shared political activities or allegiances.

long-time associate7.5

Someone who has been a colleague or partner for many years.

former associate7.2

A person who was previously a colleague or partner.

old associate6.8

A person who was a colleague or partner in the past.