Meaning of the word counterpart in English
What does counterpart mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
counterpart
US /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.pɑːrt/
UK /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.pɑːrt/
Noun
1.
a person or thing holding a similar position or performing a similar function to another in a different place or situation
Example:
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The foreign minister met with his Chinese counterpart to discuss trade relations.
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The American system of government has no direct counterpart in some other countries.
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