Comrade

/ˈkɒm.reɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A companion who shares one's activities or is a fellow member of an organization, especially a political one.
During the war, we relied on our comrades to support each other in difficult times.
A fellow soldier or member of the armed forces.
He fought bravely alongside his comrades on the battlefield.
A close associate or friend.
She considered her teammates as comrades who worked hard together towards a common goal.
A term of address used among members of certain political organizations, like communists or socialists.
The party members greeted each other with 'comrade' at the meeting.

Etymology

From Spanish 'camarada', meaning 'companion' or 'roommate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

comrade in arms
A fellow soldier or a person in the same struggle.
comrade spirit
A sense of fellowship or community among individuals.
comradeship
The bond or friendship between comrades.

Related Words

fellow
A person who shares a common interest or activity.
partner
Someone who shares in an activity or relationship.
ally
A person or group that joins with another for a common purpose.

Slang Meanings

Bud
Hey, bud, how's it going?
Pal
What's up, pal?