Definition

1. 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

1. used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement
   • Greetings, comrade!
2. a fellow member of the Communist Party
3. a friend who is frequently in the company of another
   • drinking companions
   • comrades in arms