fellow traveler

noun

Synonyms of fellow travelernext
: 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 How to pronounce fellow traveler (audio)
adjective

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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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Their ambitious film begins as the newlyweds arrive in Baden, where Fyodor’s fame attracts fellow travelers — including rival Russian novelist Ivan Turgenev (Christian Friedel). — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 She's never had an issue being a solo traveler and has always been able to forge relationships with her fellow travelers. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Could a fellow traveler hint at the inappropriate, tacky nature of this display? — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026 Your fellow travelers paid for their seats and don’t have to offer an explanation for not wanting to move. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fellow traveler

Word History

Etymology

translation of Russian popútčik

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fellow traveler was in 1925

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“Fellow traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fellow%20traveler. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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