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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Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The virus incubation period is up to 21 days, and potential patients could expose fellow travelers in other global hubs.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 18 May 2026
As mentioned, lounges are often overcrowded, and taking up more than your fair share of space can frustrate fellow travelers.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
This is date-night pastiche with a unifying communal playlist, and an omnisexual dip into a sensual ocean with nervous fellow travelers.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The virus incubation period is up to 21 days, and potential patients could expose fellow travelers in other global hubs.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 18 May 2026
As mentioned, lounges are often overcrowded, and taking up more than your fair share of space can frustrate fellow travelers.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
This is date-night pastiche with a unifying communal playlist, and an omnisexual dip into a sensual ocean with nervous fellow travelers.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 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 28 May. 2026.
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