Informal form of address, chiefly British and Australian English.
Definitionen
Used as an informal way of getting someone's attention or addressing a person, usually a man. Mate, could you pass me the salt?
Used attributively, especially in biology, to denote relation to sexual pairing or selection (e.g., "mate choice").
Definitionen
Relating to sexual pairing or breeding. Mate choice can be influenced by physical traits.