noun
- people or things that correspond to or have the same function as others in a different place or situation
Usage: plural form of counterpart
Examples
- The American students met with their Japanese counterparts during the exchange program.
- These software features have no counterparts in the previous version.
- The CEO spoke with her counterparts at other major corporations.
- Local officials worked closely with their federal counterparts on the project.
- The treaty was signed by both nations and their respective counterparts.
- Our research team collaborated with counterparts in three different countries.