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companions

 

[ kəmˈpænjənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

travel

A person or animal who accompanies another on a journey or activity.

Synonyms

associate, comrade, partner

Examples of usage

  • She was always accompanied by her faithful companion.
  • The dog was his constant companion on hiking trips.
Context #2 | Noun

TV series

A group of characters who are often together and share adventures.

Synonyms

crew, squad, team

Examples of usage

  • The show follows the adventures of a group of space companions.
  • The companions on the show have a strong bond.
Context #3 | Noun

social

A person who spends time with or accompanies another for social, leisure, or business purposes.

Synonyms

associate, friend, partner

Examples of usage

  • She invited her friends to be her companions at the event.
  • He enjoyed the company of his companions during the trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "companions" in other languages:

🇵🇹 companheiros

🇮🇳 साथी

🇩🇪 Gefährten

🇮🇩 teman

🇺🇦 товариші

🇵🇱 towarzysze

🇯🇵 仲間（なかま）

🇫🇷 compagnons

🇪🇸 compañeros

🇹🇷 arkadaşlar

🇰🇷 동료들

🇸🇦 رفاق

🇨🇿 společníci

🇸🇰 spoločníci

🇨🇳 伙伴

🇸🇮 tovariši

🇮🇸 félagar

🇰🇿 серіктестер

🇬🇪 მეგობრები

🇦🇿 yoldaşlar

🇲🇽 compañeros

Word origin

The word 'companions' originated from the Old French word 'compagnon', which meant 'a fellow, mate, friend'. The term evolved over time to refer to individuals who accompany or spend time together in various contexts, such as travel, TV series, or social interactions. Companionship has been valued throughout history for the support, camaraderie, and shared experiences it provides.

See also: companion, companionship.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,969 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.