comrade

Everyday

1. A friend or companion, especially someone who shares difficult work or danger with you, such as a fellow soldier (comrades in arms). tree →
2. A fellow member of a socialist or communist party or trade union, used as a title («Comrade Petrov»), especially in the old Soviet Union. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons about wars, soldiers speak of their comrades who fought beside them; on Remembrance Day people remember fallen comrades. In history about the Soviet Union and other communist countries, «comrade» was the usual title instead of Mr or Mrs. In stories it shows loyalty and shared struggle. Phrases: «comrades in arms», «fallen comrades».

Examples

• The old soldier remembered his comrades from the war. tree →
• They were comrades in arms through the long winter. tree →
• In the Soviet Union people called each other "Comrade". tree →
• On Remembrance Day we honour fallen comrades. tree →
• The explorers were loyal comrades on the icy journey. tree →
• "Well done, comrade!" he joked to his friend. tree →
• "I'm going to my comrade's grave. tree →

Note

Countable: a comrade, comrades. Noun: comradeship (friendship in hard times). Today it can sound old-fashioned or political; in everyday talk people say «friend», «mate» or «teammate».