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

Other Word Forms

• comradeship noun
• comradely adjective

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

“My comrades got here so early because they couldn’t bear the thought of missing even a single moment!”

From Salon

In her father's case, he was referred to as "respected comrade" only after his status as future leader was cemented.

From BBC

Last October, Kim sent Russian leader Vladimir Putin a birthday messages, calling him his closest comrade.

From BBC

And George Durrant, who served in the intelligence corps, appeared on stage with his great-granddaughter as he urged people not to forget the sacrifices made by his comrades.

From BBC

"Neither me nor my comrades are ready for this," he tells me.

From BBC

Related Words

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