fellow traveler
noun
: a person who sympathizes with and often furthers the ideals and program of an organized group (such as the Communist party) without membership in the group or regular participation in its activities
broadly
: a sympathetic supporter of another's cause
Examples of fellow traveler in a Sentence
I struck up a conversation with one of my fellow travelers.
He was not a member of the Communist Party or even a fellow traveler.
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Most of all, Pessoa hopes within the vibrant, lively hotel, guests will be able to bond with themselves and their fellow travelers and find in a true sanctuary.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
She was surrounded by people in suits, drawing the attention of fellow travelers.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The manifesto, which ran more than 1,000 words, apologized to family members, co-workers, fellow travelers and even strangers for the attack, the news service said.
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april 27, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
This is a popular sunset spot, so expect throngs of other tourists (but don't worry, seeing the spectacle with fellow travelers can actually be quite fun).
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
She was surrounded by people in suits, drawing the attention of fellow travelers.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The manifesto, which ran more than 1,000 words, apologized to family members, co-workers, fellow travelers and even strangers for the attack, the news service said.
—Don Sweeney
april 27, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
This is a popular sunset spot, so expect throngs of other tourists (but don't worry, seeing the spectacle with fellow travelers can actually be quite fun).
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fellow traveler
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“Fellow traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fellow%20traveler. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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