— comradeship , n.
/kom"rad, -rid/ , n.
1. a person who shares in one's activities, occupation, etc.; companion, associate, or friend.
2. a fellow member of a fraternal group, political party, etc.
3. a member of the Communist party or someone with strongly leftist views.
[ 1585-95; camarade camarada group of soldiers billeted together, equiv. to cámar ( a ) room ( -ada -ata, fem. of -atus -ATE 1 ]
Syn. 1. crony, fellow, mate.