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

fellow-traveling

ˈfe-(ˌ)lō-ˈtra-v(ə-)liŋ 

adjective

Synonyms of fellow traveler

• supporter
• ally

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Two campsites along the route allow for an overnight stay, which many seasoned hikers recommend for the atmosphere and the chance to meet fellow travelers. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

As the sole Americans on the trip, the Meltons were joined in their convoy by fellow travelers from India. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

That intergalactic theme kicks in with the opening narration, which addresses fellow travelers with terms such as energy portal, chronos and power of stars. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026

Wandering markets, eating at food stalls, sitting among locals and fellow travelers at the restaurants that embody a city. — Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

translation of Russian popútčik

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fellow traveler

• traveller