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
adjective
Synonyms
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
The first concert, June 28 at St. John’s United Methodist Church, will feature countertenor Jay Carter, one of Ray-Carter’s early fellow travelers.
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Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2024
Morris fondly recalls the camaraderie among her fellow travelers, epic backgammon battles, and discovering a new favorite pastime: dominos.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 17 June 2024
As much as airports may increasingly be designed to promote a sense of calm, there’s not much the architects can do about the behavior of your fellow travelers.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
Get a seat with a view ... and more space from fellow travelers.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2024
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Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2024
Morris fondly recalls the camaraderie among her fellow travelers, epic backgammon battles, and discovering a new favorite pastime: dominos.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 17 June 2024
As much as airports may increasingly be designed to promote a sense of calm, there’s not much the architects can do about the behavior of your fellow travelers.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
Get a seat with a view ... and more space from fellow travelers.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2024
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 4 Jul. 2024.
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