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Definition peer in British English

peer noun

[countable] noun
/pɪə(r)/
1

someone who is of the same age as another person

Example

a child who is popular with her peers

Synonyms and related words
a 3-year-old/10-month-old etc age age
1.1

someone who belongs to the same social or professional group as another person

Example

Few players have gained as much respect from their peers as Bobby Robson.

Synonyms and related words
relationship connection association
1.2

someone who is as good as another person

Example

As an actor she has few peers.

Synonyms and related words
copy equivalent parallel
2

someone who is from a high social class in the UK and has a title such as 'Lord'

Synonyms and related words
archduke aristocracy aristocrat
Definition peer in British English