
Counterpart
Functional Similarity
Refers to someone or something that serves a similar role or purpose.
He was my counterpart at the partner company, handling similar projects.
Across Contexts
Can be used in various fields, from business to sports, to describe equivalent roles.
The foreign minister met with his American counterpart.
Not Necessarily Equal
Doesn't imply equality in status or power, just a similar function.
A teaching assistant is the counterpart to a teacher, not the equal.