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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCompanion
/kəmˈpæn.jən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels.
"She has been my loyal companion for over ten years."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'companion' originates from the Latin 'companionem', meaning 'one who eats bread with another', derived from 'com-' (with) and 'panis' (bread). It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting a sense of shared experience and companionship.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Companion" is said worldwide
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compagnon
Transliteration: compagnon
"Il est mon fidèle compagnon de voyage."
Begleiter
Transliteration: Begleiter
"Ein guter Hund ist ein treuer Begleiter."
compagno
Transliteration: compagno
"Cercava un compagno per la sua escursione."
compañero
Transliteration: compañero
"El perro es el mejor compañero del hombre."
companheiro
Transliteration: companheiro
"Ele encontrou um bom companheiro para a viagem."
साथी
Transliteration: sathi
"वह मेरा सबसे अच्छा साथी है।"
同伴
Transliteration: tóngbàn
"他们在旅途中互相照顾，是很好的同伴。"
동반자
Transliteration: dongbanja
"그는 내 인생의 가장 소중한 동반자이다."
仲間
Transliteration: nakama
"彼は私の大切な旅の仲間です。"
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