Phrase guide

team player

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A person who can function effectively with others in a group, sharing information and striving towards a common goal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: management

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see team, player.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: span speler — person who functions effectively as a part of a group
  • German: Teamplayer — person who functions effectively as a part of a group
  • German: Teamplayerin — person who functions effectively as a part of a group
  • Hungarian: csapatember — person who functions effectively as a part of a group
  • Spanish: trabajador en equipo — person who functions effectively as a part of a group
  • Spanish: chambear en equipo — person who functions effectively as a part of a group
  • Spanish: tener espíritu de equipo — person who functions effectively as a part of a group
  • Spanish: laburante de equipo — person who functions effectively as a part of a group
  • Swedish: lagspelare — person who functions effectively as a part of a group