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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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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She was surrounded by people in suits, drawing the attention of fellow travelers. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 1 May 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 But not by hordes of fellow travelers, as seen on recent videos of Yosemite after the lifting of reservation requirements. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 5 June 2026 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. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 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 Jul. 2026.

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