fellow traveler

fellow traveler

noun

Definition of FELLOW TRAVELER

: a person who sympathizes with and often furthers the ideals and program of an organized group (as the Communist party) without membership in the group or regular participation in its activities; broadly : a sympathetic supporter of another's cause

— fel·low–trav·el·ing adjective

Examples of FELLOW TRAVELER

1. I struck up a conversation with one of my fellow travelers.
2. He was not a member of the Communist Party or even a fellow traveler.

Origin of FELLOW TRAVELER

translation of Russian poputchik

First Known Use: 1925

Related to FELLOW TRAVELER

Synonyms: abettor (also abetter), backer, bedfellow, confederate, ally, supporter, sympathizer

Related Words: empathizer, well-wisher; accessory (also accessary), accomplice, coalitionist, collaborationist, collaborator; adjunct, assistant, coadjutor, helper; associate, cohort, colleague, fellow, partner; buddy, chum, companion, comrade, confidant, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, mate, pal

Near Antonyms: belittler, detractor; adversary, enemy, foe, opponent

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