Comrade
/'kɔmrid/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A fellow member of a political party, especially a communist or socialist party: This is the most specific political meaning, denoting shared ideological affiliation and purpose.
- A companion who shares one's activities, experiences, or hardships: This broader sense refers to a close associate, often in a challenging context like military service or a shared struggle.
- (As a form of address) A term used to address a fellow member of a socialist/communist movement or, more generally, a fellow worker or associate: Used directly when speaking to someone, implying solidarity and equality.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The old soldier spoke fondly of his fallen comrades from the war. (Referring to fellow soldiers who shared the experience.)
- "Comrades, we must unite to fight for our rights!" the union leader declared. (Used as a form of address to fellow workers or members.)
- She was a loyal comrade in the struggle for social justice. (Referring to a fellow activist with shared goals.)
Advanced Usage
"Comrade in arms": A fellow soldier or someone who has fought alongside you in a conflict or struggle.
- The two generals, once comrades in arms, now found themselves on opposite sides of the political divide.
"Party comrade": Specifically denotes a fellow member of a political party, most commonly a communist party.
- He was expelled after criticizing a senior party comrade.
Variants and Related Words
Comradely (adj): Characteristic of or befitting a comrade; friendly and loyal.
- They shared a comradely handshake after the match.
Comradeship (n): The feeling of friendship and solidarity between comrades.
- The hardships they endured fostered a deep sense of comradeship.
Synonyms
- Ally: A person or group that cooperates with another for a common purpose.
- Colleague: A person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business.
- Confederate: A person one works with, especially in something secret or illegal; an accomplice.
- Fellow: A man or boy (often used in compounds like ).
- Partner: A person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor.
Related Phrases
- Brother-in-arms: A very close synonym for "comrade in arms," emphasizing the bond forged in military conflict.
Related Idioms
- "Comrades to the end": Expresses unwavering loyalty and solidarity through all difficulties.
- Through every challenge, they remained comrades to the end.
Noun
- used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement
- Greetings, comrade!
- a fellow member of the Communist Party
- a friend who is frequently in the company of another
- drinking companions
- comrades in arms