comrade

[ kom-rad, -ruhd ]

noun

1. a person who shares in one's activities, occupation, etc.; companion, associate, or friend.

   Synonyms: mate, fellow, crony

2. a fellow member of a fraternal group, political party, etc.
3. a member of the Communist Party or someone with strongly leftist views.

comrade

/ -rɪd; ˈkɒmreɪd /

noun

1. an associate or companion
2. a fellow member of a political party, esp a fellow Communist or socialist

Derived Forms

• ˈcomradeˌship, noun
• ˈcomradely, adjective

Other Words From

• com·rade·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of comrade¹

First recorded in 1585–95; from Middle French camarade, from Spanish camarada “group of soldiers billeted together,” equivalent to cámar(a) “room” (from Latin; camera ¹ ) + -ada, from Latin -āta, feminine of -ātus past participle suffix ( -ate ¹ )

Word History and Origins

Origin of comrade¹

C16: from French camarade, from Spanish camarada group of soldiers sharing a billet, from cámara room, from Latin; see camera , chamber

Example Sentences

Despite being hugely outnumbered, the men held their position for three days, giving their comrades enough time to retreat and successfully defend the city.

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“My uncle laid down his life to protect his colleagues and his comrades,” he told BBC Scotland News.

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Mr Draper said the hole left by his son's death was "crushing", but he was filling it with pride from listening to what his comrades had said to the family.

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He says it’s all about keeping their combat comrades on the move.

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“And yet on Putin’s birthday, Kim calls him ‘my closest comrade’.

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Related Words

• buddy
• co-worker
• colleague
• companion
• compatriot
• confidant
• crony