The difference between Classmate and Schoolmate

When used as nouns, classmate means a student who is in the same class at school, whereas schoolmate means a person who was a fellow attendee at one's school.


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  1. Classmate as a noun:

    A student who is in the same class at school.

    Examples:

    "Danny and I have been classmates for five years, but I've never spoken to him outside of lessons."

  1. Schoolmate as a noun:

    A person who was a fellow attendee at one's school.

    Examples:

    "I've lost touch with all my old schoolmates: I only see them at class reunions."

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