Synonyms & related words for classmate

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of classmate — including schoolmate, schoolfellow, colleague, roommate, schoolgirl, schoolboy. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to classmate

Explore words related to classmate — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include schoolfriend, student, friend, alumnus, workmate, upperclassman, alumna, coworker. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for classmate

Common synonyms for classmate include schoolmate, schoolfellow, colleague, roommate, schoolgirl, schoolboy, teammate, buddy — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does classmate come from?

The word classmate breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root class-, from Latin classis (“class, division”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.