Peer meaning in English

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Definition

a peer: an equal, a person in the same position or group noun

Examples

  • "a peer."
Exercise 1
Fill in the blank!

Find the term used in the dialogue which describes someone who is "equal", for example in social standing or age: "Morris is under a lot of pressure from his to start smoking cannabis".
Fill in the blank!

Find the term used in the dialogue which describes someone who is "equal", for example in social standing or age: "Morris is under a lot of pressure from his peers to start smoking cannabis".
peers: "Peers" is the right answer here. The noun "peer" has two distinct meanings. The most common is to describe "an equal", or someone of the same rank or standing as you. Example: "Susan is a friendly girl, and is well-liked by her peers and her teachers". The less common meaning of "peer" is a member of the nobility. Example: "There are some hereditary peers in the British House of Lords".

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