n. 1. A person who shares one's interests or activities; a friend or companion. 2. often Comrade A fellow member of a group, especially a fellow member of the Communist Party. [French camarade, from Old French, roommate, from Old Spanish camarada, barracks company, roommate, from camara, room, from Late Latin camera; see CHAMBER.] comrade·ship′ n. |
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