Companions: meaning, definitions and examples

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companions

[ kəmˈpænjənz ]

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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.

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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.

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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.