Use 'schoolfellow' to emphasize that you experienced school life together, more than just being in the same school. Our schoolfellow, Jane, will always remember the pranks we played together.
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Impersonal Connection
'Schoolfellow' suggests a connection but does not necessarily imply a close friendship or current relationship. I ran into a schoolfellow from years ago, and we barely recognized each other.
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Nostalgic Tone
'Schoolfellow' can evoke a sense of nostalgia when referring to people from one's past school days. Seeing my old schoolfellow brought back a flood of memories from our childhood.