comrade
UK: ˈkɒmreɪd | US: ˈkɑːmræd
n. a close companion or associate, especially in shared activities or struggles
n. (historical) a fellow member of a socialist or communist party
The word "comrade" traces back to the Late Latin "camerata," meaning "chamber mate" or "one who shares a room." It entered English via Old French "camarade," originally referring to companions who shared living quarters, especially soldiers. Over time, it broadened to denote solidarity among peers, later adopted by socialist and communist movements to emphasize equality and shared purpose. The morpheme "com" (together) and "rade" (room) reflect this communal logic.
He fought alongside his comrade in the war.
The revolutionaries addressed each other as "comrade."
She found a loyal comrade in her coworker during the project.
Old comrades reunited at the veterans' event.
The term "comrade" symbolizes unity in political movements.