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associate vs collaborator

collaborator vs associate

associate and collaborator both are nouns.

associate is an adjective but collaborator is not an adjective.

associate is a verb but collaborator is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
associate Yes Yes Yes No
collaborator Yes No No No
As nouns, collaborator is a hyponym of associate; that is, collaborator is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than associate:
  • associate: a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
  • collaborator: an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest
associate (noun) collaborator (noun)
a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest
any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another someone who collaborates with an enemy occupying force
a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor someone who assists in a plot
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
associate (adjective) collaborator (adjective)
having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
associate (verb) collaborator (verb)
make a logical or causal connection
bring or come into association or action
keep company with; hang out with
Difference between associate and collaborator

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