COUNTERPART Definition & Meaning

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counterpart

[ koun-ter-pahrt ]

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noun

a person or thing closely resembling another, especially in function:
Our president is the counterpart of your prime minister.
a copy; duplicate.
Law. a duplicate or copy of an indenture.
one of two parts that fit, complete, or complement one another.

counterpart

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noun

a person or thing identical to or closely resembling another
one of two parts that complement or correspond to each other
a person acting opposite another in a play
a duplicate, esp of a legal document; copy

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Origin of counterpart¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; counter-, part

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Like their male counterparts in online Christian discourse, Halili and Reitsma don't seem much interested in Christian doctrines about feeding the poor, healing the sick or welcoming the stranger.

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Arsenal, Aston Villa and Leicester City use their male counterparts' stadiums as their main home pitch, as well as occasionally playing at secondary grounds.

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Unlike their right-wing counterparts, most political content creators on the center-left and left operate as independent freelancers, without institutional backing, full-time salaries, or basic benefits like healthcare.

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I am told a team of four UK negotiators are in "pretty intensive" conversation with their US counterparts – talking remotely, but willing to head to Washington if signing a deal appears imminent.

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I am told a team of four UK negotiators are in "pretty intensive" conversation with their American counterparts – talking remotely, but willing to head to Washington if signing a deal appears imminent.

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