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

Luckily, Amazon has tons of popular gifts up for grabs, which are especially perfect for the fellow travelers in my life. —Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024

Join your fellow travelers for lunch at a local restaurant. —Bon Appétit, 16 Sep. 2024

Visiting Europe in the summer, for example, means contending with higher prices, tight availability and throngs of fellow travelers. —Nerdwallet, The Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2024

For a more social experience, how about booking a simple suite, starting at 350 euros per night and meeting fellow travelers in the communal living room and kitchen? —Sylvie Bigar, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

translation of Russian popútčik

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above