1. people of the same age or approximately the same age
Usage: plural form; often used in educational and developmental contexts

Examples

• The study examined how children interact with their agemates in school settings.
• She felt more comfortable playing with her agemates than with older kids.
• Teenagers often seek approval from their agemates rather than from adults.
• The camp grouped children with their agemates for team activities.
• Agemates typically share similar developmental milestones and interests.