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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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Etymology

Origin of comradeship

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

Example Sentences

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When he returned, he was confused to see the group toasting the fraternal comradeship of the Third Reich and the USSR.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

It inspired his themes—war, fear, mutilation, endurance, courage, comradeship and death—and his laconic and stoical, virile and aggressive heroes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

Sam glimpses the joy and nobility of comradeship and thus begins her quest to save, if not the entire world, then her personal piece of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2024

"There's lots of comradeship, it's an electric sort of atmosphere."

From Reuters • Jun. 22, 2023

Presently they reached the crossing at Broad Street where John would turn toward Dividend, and they stood for a moment, both unwilling to end this rare moment of comradeship.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare

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