Comrade
'kɒm.reɪd
Definitions
A companion who shares one's activities or is a fellow member of an organization.
'kɒm.reɪd
A companion, especially in a socialist or communist context.
The revolutionaries referred to each other as comrades.
💡 Simply: A comrade is like your teammate or buddy, especially if you're working together to reach a goal. Imagine you and your friends planning a surprise party—you’re comrades in planning that fun event!
👶 For kids: A comrade is a friend or buddy, someone you do things with, like playing games!
More Examples
He considered his fellow soldiers to be his comrades in arms.
The union members stood in solidarity with their comrades.
How It's Used
"The political party was formed by comrades who shared a common ideology."
"He fought alongside his comrades in the trenches."
"They shared their success with their comrades."
Idioms & expressions
comrade-in-arms
A close friend or ally, especially in a military or political context.
"They had been comrades-in-arms since their days in the military."
From French *camarade*, from Spanish *camarada* (roommate, comrade), from *cámara* (chamber, room). It evolved to signify a friend or associate, especially in a political or military context.
The term gained prominence during the French Revolution and became widely adopted by socialist and communist movements to signify solidarity and shared struggle.
Memory tip
Think of a 'comm-raid' – a shared experience of a raid or task reinforces the bond of camaraderie.