comrade Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun a friend who is frequently in the company of another
familiar; fellow; associate; companion.
- drinking companions
- comrades in arms
noun a fellow member of the Communist Party
noun used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement
brother.
- Greetings, comrade!

Sp. camarada, fr. L. camara, a chamber; hence, a chamber-fellowship, and then a chamber-fellow: cf. F. camarade. Cf. Chamber.

A mate, companion, or associate.
And turned my flying comrades to the charge. J. Baillie.

I abjure all roofs, and choose . . . To be a comrade with the wolf and owl. Shak.