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counterpart

/kʌntərˈpɑːrt/ noun · British & US
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What does counterpart mean?

noun

A person or thing that is equivalent or corresponding to another in some way. A person or organization that is associated with or represents another in a particular context.

Example

"The company's counterpart in Europe is based in Germany."

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