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

ˈfe-(ˌ)lō-ˈtra-v(ə-)liŋ 

adjective

Synonyms

• abettor
• abetter
• ally
• backer
• bedfellow
• confederate
• supporter
• sympathizer

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

An airplane passenger's struggle to keep her personal space from being invaded by a fellow traveler has sparked discussion about etiquette and entitlement on flights. —Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025

My fellow travelers are, for the most part, affluent frequent fliers. —Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025

As a solo female traveler, joining small-group tours gives me the chance to connect with locals and fellow travelers while experiencing new places. —Emily Lapointe, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 2025

Traveling with disabilities:What fellow travelers should know Where is the Peppa Pig Theme Park? —Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

translation of Russian popútčik

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fellow traveler

• traveller