Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

comrade-in-arms

noun

/ˈkɒmræd ɪn ɑːrmz/

Definition

A person who shares with another in a common cause, especially in a military context.

Examples

During the war, the soldiers relied on their comrades-in-arms to keep each other safe.
Many veterans maintain close friendships with their comrades-in-arms long after leaving the battlefield.

Meaning

The term ‘comrade-in-arms’ refers to a fellow soldier or military partner who fights alongside you. It embodies a sense of loyalty and shared experience in difficult circumstances.