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Definition of comrade

comrade

/ˈkɑːm.ræd/
com · rade
Plural:comrades
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Adjective:comradely
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• noun

1

A close friend, associate, or companion who shares one's activities, work, or hardships.

Example

"After years of working on the rescue crew together, she regarded him as a trusted comrade."

2

A fellow member of a socialist, communist, or labor organization, often used as a title or form of address.

Example

"The union leader addressed every fellow organizer in the hall as a comrade in the struggle for fair wages."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'comrade' generally means a close companion who shares one's activities or hardships, it is also strongly associated with socialist and communist movements as an egalitarian title of address.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French 'camarade', from Spanish 'camarada' ('chambermate' or 'roommate'), ultimately derived from Latin 'camera' ('vaulted room' or 'chamber').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Comrade. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/comrade
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