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
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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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Solo travelers can also meet people by joining group tours, attending local events, or striking up conversations with fellow travelers.
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Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
The sense that Canadians were fellow travelers in the American revolutionaries’ struggle against British colonialism explains why the Founders’ northern fantasies did not end with the Revolutionary War.
—Lawrence B.a. Hatter / Made By History, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
Here, guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, and a warm, inviting lounge with a fireplace that’s ideal post-ski for chatting it up with your fellow travelers.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
Woman In Stitches At What Hotel Guest Says To Husband
By Darlin Tillery
Life & Trends Reporter
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A guest at a Florida hotel was left speechless after fellow travelers queued at the front desk for refunds because of the weather.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
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Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
The sense that Canadians were fellow travelers in the American revolutionaries’ struggle against British colonialism explains why the Founders’ northern fantasies did not end with the Revolutionary War.
—Lawrence B.a. Hatter / Made By History, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
Here, guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, and a warm, inviting lounge with a fireplace that’s ideal post-ski for chatting it up with your fellow travelers.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
Woman In Stitches At What Hotel Guest Says To Husband
By Darlin Tillery
Life & Trends Reporter
1
A guest at a Florida hotel was left speechless after fellow travelers queued at the front desk for refunds because of the weather.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
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 10 Feb. 2025.
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