Comrade — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkäm-ˌrad/ com·rade

Meaning & Definition of Comrade

Comrade (noun)

  1. an intimate friend or associate, companion
  2. a fellow soldier
  3. communist

Comrade (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person frequently seen in the company of another

    "the boy, and two others who are known to be his comrades, are wanted for questioning by the police"

    similar: associate, cohort, companion, compatriot, compeer, crony, fellow, hobnobber, mate, running mate
    related: colleague, coworker, equal, peer, workmate, accomplice, affiliate, ally, collaborator, confederate, half, partner, buddy, chum, confidant, familiar, friend, hearty, intimate, pal, countryman, classmate, housemate, messmate, playfellow, playmate, roommate, schoolmate, shipmate, teammate, attendant, escort, hanger-on, leech, parasite

  2. a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another

    "we expect to be comrades for the rest of our lives"

    similar: alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, mate (chiefly British), musketeer, pal
    related: acquaintance, associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport, blood brother, brother, main man, sister, abettor, accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate, pen pal, benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher, friendly
    opposite: enemy, foe
    near: adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival, archenemy, nemesis

  3. an adherent or advocate of an economic system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state

    "a novel about an aging comrade's eventual disenchantment with communism and its excesses"

    similar: commie, communist, Red, socialist
    related: leftist, lefty, pink, pinko, social democrat, Bolshevik, Leninist, Leninite, Maoist, Marxist, Stalinist, Trotskyist, Trotskyite, extremist, radical, revolutionary, revolutionist
    opposite: capitalist

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Comrade

The most common words with a similar meaning to Comrade:

Chiefly British: mate
associate, cohort, companion, compatriot, compeer, crony, fellow, hobnobber, running mate, alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, confidant, confidante, familiar, friend, intimate, musketeer, pal, commie, communist, Red, socialist

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Comrade

Words with the opposite meaning of Comrade:

enemy, foe, capitalist

Related Words for Comrade

colleague, coworker, equal, peer, workmate, accomplice, affiliate, ally, collaborator, confederate, half, partner, hearty, countryman, classmate, housemate, messmate, playfellow, playmate, roommate, schoolmate, shipmate, teammate, attendant, escort, hanger-on, leech, parasite, acquaintance, sport

Near Antonyms of Comrade

adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival, archenemy, nemesis

Word Forms of Comrade

Derived words: comradeliness (noun), comradely (adjective), comradeship (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Comrade

Middle French camarade group sleeping in one room, roommate, companion, from Old Spanish camarada, from cámara room, from Late Latin camera, camara chamber

First known use: 1544

Words & Phrases Containing Comrade

comrade in arms

Frequently Asked Questions about Comrade

What does "Comrade" mean?

"Comrade" means an intimate friend or associate, companion. As a noun, it is defined as: an intimate friend or associate, companion. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Comrade"?

Other words for "Comrade" include associate, cohort, companion, compatriot, compeer, crony, fellow and hobnobber. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Comrade" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Comrade"?

There are 84 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Comrade". Common alternatives include associate, cohort, companion, compatriot, compeer, crony, fellow, hobnobber, mate and running mate.

What is the opposite of "Comrade"?

Antonyms of "Comrade" include enemy, foe and capitalist. Near antonyms include adversary, antagonist, competitor and opponent.

How do you use "Comrade" in a sentence?

Examples of "Comrade" in a sentence: "the boy, and two others who are known to be his comrades, are wanted for questioning by the police"; "we expect to be comrades for the rest of our lives"; "a novel about an aging comrade's eventual disenchantment with communism and its excesses".

Is "Comrade" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Comrade" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Comrade"?

"Comrade" is pronounced /ˈkäm-ˌrad/ and divided into syllables as com·rade.

What is the origin of the word "Comrade"?

"Comrade" comes from Middle French camarade group sleeping in one room, roommate, companion, from Old Spanish camarada, from cámara room, from Late Latin camera, camara chamber. First known use: 1544.