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comrade

[ˈkɒmræd]

comrade Definition

  • 1a companion who shares one's activities or is a fellow member of an organization
  • 2used as a form of address to members of an organization

Using comrade: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "comrade" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was my comrade in the army.

  • Example

    Comrades, we must work together to achieve our goals!

  • Example

    She addressed her fellow activists as comrades.

  • Example

    The two politicians were once comrades but are now bitter rivals.

comrade Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for comrade

Idioms Using comrade

  • a person who shares one's difficulties or hardships

    Example

    During the pandemic, she found a comrade in adversity in her neighbor, who helped her with groceries and errands.

  • a fellow soldier or military member who has shared the same battles or experiences

    Example

    After serving together in Afghanistan, they became lifelong comrades in arms.

  • a reliable and trustworthy friend or ally

    Example

    He proved to be a good comrade when he helped me move out of my apartment.

Phrases with comrade

  • comrade-in-arms

    a fellow soldier or military member who has shared the same battles or experiences

    Example

    After serving together in Afghanistan, they became lifelong comrades-in-arms.

  • a friendly and respectful form of address used among members of a political party or organization

    Example

    Dear comrades, we must continue to fight for workers' rights!

  • a former colleague or friend with whom one has shared experiences or memories

    Example

    I ran into an old comrade from college at the reunion.

Origins of comrade

from French 'camarade', from Spanish 'camarada', from Latin 'camera', meaning 'chamber'

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Summary: comrade in Brief

The term 'comrade' [ˈkɒmræd] refers to a companion who shares one's activities or is a fellow member of an organization. It is often used as a form of address to members of an organization. The word spans contexts from military service to political activism, exemplified by 'He was my comrade in the army.' 'Comrade' extends into phrases like 'comrade-in-arms,' and idioms like 'a comrade in adversity,' denoting shared difficulties, and 'a good comrade,' implying trustworthiness.