fellow traveller
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who travels with another person or group: This meaning refers to a companion on a journey.
- A person who sympathizes with or supports the beliefs of a political party or group (especially the Communist Party) without being a formal member: This is a historical and political term, often used during the Cold War, to describe a non-member who supports a group's ideology.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Travel Companion):
- On the long train ride, he found a friendly fellow traveller to share stories with.
- We were fellow travellers on the pilgrimage to the ancient site.
- Noun (Political Sympathizer):
- The journalist was accused of being a fellow traveller for publishing articles sympathetic to the cause.
- During the McCarthy era, many artists and intellectuals were labeled fellow travellers.
Advanced Usage
- The term "fellow traveller" is often used metaphorically to describe someone who supports a movement, ideology, or trend without full commitment or membership.
- He is not a vegan, but as a fellow traveller, he supports many animal rights initiatives.
Variants and Related Words
- Fellow-traveling (adj, chiefly US): The act or state of being a fellow traveller in the political sense.
- He was accused of fellow-traveling activities.
- Fellow-traveler (noun, US spelling): An alternative spelling of "fellow traveller".
Synonyms
- Companion: A person or animal with whom one spends time or travels.
- Sympathizer: A person who agrees with or supports a sentiment, opinion, or ideology.
- Ally: A person or organization that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity.
Related Phrases
- Use as a verb phrase: While not a standard phrasal verb, the action can be described as "to fellow-travel".
- Intellectuals who fellow-traveled with the party often faced scrutiny later.
Related Idioms
- To be on the same journey: This idiom shares the literal sense of traveling together.
- To be in the same boat: This idiom conveys being in the same situation, which can relate to the companionable aspect of a fellow traveller.
Noun
- a traveler who accompanies you
- a communist sympathizer (but not a member of the Communist Party)