counterpart

mastery
UK /ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/ US /ˈkaʊntɚˌpɑɹt/nounverb

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Which word is closest in meaning to 'counterpart' in this sentence?

Israeli Prime Minister Mr. Netanyahu will be hosted this evening by his German counterpart, Mrs. Merkel.