fellow traveller
The term "fellow traveller" originally referred to a travel companion but gained political significance in the 20th century to describe someone who sympathizes with a political movement without being an official member.
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Definition
A2General
A person who travels with another.
Example
- During the tour, I met a fellow traveller who shared many of my interests.
B2Political
(historical, formal)A person who supports the views of a political group without being a formal member.
Example
- During the Cold War, many intellectuals were considered fellow travellers of the Communist Party.
Similar
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