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peer

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈpɪɹ// peer Archaic General-service Informal

n. someone who is the same age or has the same social position as you. In a group, your peers are the people who are equal to you in rank or ability.

n. a person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person. Often used in sociological or educational contexts to describe a member of a group that exerts social influence.


SIMPLE

She is highly respected by her peers at work.

CONTEXTUAL

Teenagers often feel a strong need to be accepted by their peers, which can influence the way they dress and speak.

COMPLEX

The research suggests that while parental guidance remains significant, the pressure to conform to peer expectations often dictates the social trajectory of early adolescence.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural form or as a modifier in phrases like 'peer pressure' and 'peer review'.

Pitfall

He is my peer in the companyHe is my colleagueWhile 'peer' means someone of equal rank, in a professional setting, 'colleague' or 'coworker' is the standard term for someone you work with.

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