Meaning & use
counterpart
A person or thing that has the same function, position, or role as another in a different place or system.
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The finance minister met with her counterpart from the neighboring country to discuss trade.
The novel's film adaptation lacks the emotional depth of its literary counterpart.
A note on using this word
Counterpart is commonly used when comparing roles across different organizations, countries, or versions of something.
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