comrade

/'kɔmrid/
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comrade

A soldier calls out to his comrade across the training field.

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.
comrade

A soldier calls out to his comrade across the training field.

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

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