Usage Note
Schulkamerad is slightly more formal and nostalgic than Schulfreund. It emphasises shared school years rather than close friendship. The feminine form is Schulkameradin. Common in reunion notices and memoirs.
Examples
"Ein alter Schulkamerad hat mich über das Internet kontaktiert."
Natural Translation
An old schoolmate contacted me via the internet.
Literal Translation
An old school comrade has contacted me via the internet.
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