opposite number
Equivalent in another
An opposite number is a person who holds the same position or role in a different organization, country, or context—your counterpart: The British foreign secretary met with her opposite number from France.
The term implies parallel status or function, making the two natural points of contact for negotiation or comparison.
One of similar standing
- colleagueProfessional associate
- equivalentSame in value or function
- matchGame between opponents
- parallelEquidistant at all points
correspondent · analogue · homologue · correlate · reciprocal · twin · partner · coequal
Enemy in conflict
- opponentOne who contends against
- competitorOne striving against others
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
- nemesisPersistent source of ruin
antagonist · foe · contender · rival · combatant · disputant · sparring partner · foil
Steadiness or amount owed
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- synergyCombined effect exceeding components
- pairingJoining two together
- matchGame between opponents
interplay · symbiosis · counterbalance · yin and yang · completion · integration · congruence · cohesion
Accredited diplomatic representative
- ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
- attachéEmbassy specialist officer
- delegateEntrust authority to another
- emissaryAgent sent abroad
negotiator · representative · liaison · consul · minister · plenipotentiary · chargé d'affaires · foreign secretary
peer
One of similar standing
- colleagueProfessional associate
- equivalentSame in value or function
- matchGame between opponents
parallel · correspondent · analogue · homologue · correlate · reciprocal · twin · partner · coequal · duplicate
adversary
Enemy in conflict
- opponentOne who contends against
- competitorOne striving against others
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
nemesis · antagonist · foe · contender · rival · combatant · disputant · sparring partner · foil · archrival
balance
Steadiness or amount owed
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- synergyCombined effect exceeding components
- pairingJoining two together
match · interplay · symbiosis · counterbalance · yin and yang · completion · integration · congruence · cohesion · reciprocity
envoy
Accredited diplomatic representative
- ambassadorOfficial foreign representative
- attachéEmbassy specialist officer
- delegateEntrust authority to another
emissary · negotiator · representative · liaison · consul · minister · plenipotentiary · chargé d'affaires · foreign secretary · state department
opposite numbersubordinate
One lower in rank
underling · direct report · superior · boss · supervisor
number, opposite, opposition, opposed, opposing, opposes, unopposed, oppositely