fellow traveler

noun

Definition of fellow travelernext
as in supporter
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support he was not a member of the political group or even a fellow traveler a cause being promoted by Greenpeace and its fellow travelers in the environmental movement

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Recent Examples of fellow traveler As the sole Americans on the trip, the Meltons were joined in their convoy by fellow travelers from India. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 That intergalactic theme kicks in with the opening narration, which addresses fellow travelers with terms such as energy portal, chronos and power of stars. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026 Wandering markets, eating at food stalls, sitting among locals and fellow travelers at the restaurants that embody a city. — Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 Treating crew members and fellow travelers with patience and respect can help create a smoother experience for everyone. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fellow traveler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellow traveler
  1. supporter
  2. ally
Noun
  • His supporters say the condemnation is merely a sign of Crump’s skill.
    — Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Among those younger supporters is Matt Kelly, president of the UMass Lowell College Democrats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of supporter
Noun
  • And faces new questions over his ties to a controversial ally.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Iceland, a founding member of NATO, is the only ally without its own military forces.
    — Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of ally

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“Fellow traveler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellow%20traveler. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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