comradeship

American  

[kom-rad-ship, -ruhd-] / ˈkɒm ræd ʃɪp, -rəd- /

noun

1. the state of being companions, associates, or friends, especially ones who share activities, an occupation, etc..

   It was more than love or romance; it was about friendship, comradeship, and having a solid foundation for a lifelong relationship—and I loved reading about it.

2. friendship inspired by shared experiences, especially negative or difficult ones.

   The film brings to vivid life the deadly beauty of the desert, the harsh environment, and the resulting strong bonds of comradeship and interdependence forged between the characters.

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Other Word Forms

• precomradeship
  noun

Etymology

Origin of comradeship

comrade ( def. ) + -ship ( def. )

Example Sentences

Comradeship, charity and patriotism—these should be the Legion's watchwords.

From The Story of The American Legion by Wheat, George Seay

Comradeship is one of the finest facts, and one of the strongest forces in life.

From Friendship by Black, Hugh

Comradeship is obvious and universal and open; but it is only one kind of affection; it has characteristics that would destroy any other kind.

From What's Wrong with the World by Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith)

Comradeship in arms is of course the highest point of this social solidarity.

From The Psychology of Nations A Contribution to the Philosophy of History by Partridge, G.E.

Comradeship is not to be bought by parents, neither can it be bribed by children.

From Child Versus Parent Some Chapters on the Irrepressible Conflict in the Home by Wise, Stephen