Companion
Definition
Companion refers to a person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels. It can also refer to someone who shares experiences, activities, or interests. Additionally, it may describe something that complements or accompanies another item.
Parts of Speech
- Noun (a person or thing that accompanies another)
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /kəmˈpænjən/
- Respelling: kuhm-PAN-yuhn
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /kəmˈpænjən/
- Respelling: kuhm-PAN-yuhn
Etymology
The word "companion" comes from the Latin word "companionem," which means "one who breaks bread with another." It is derived from "com-" (with) and "panis" (bread). The word originally referred to someone with whom one shared a meal, but its meaning expanded to denote a friend, partner, or travel companion.
Derivatives
- Companionship (noun)
- Companionable (adjective)
- Uncompanionable (adjective)
- Companionate (adjective)
- Co-companion (noun)
Synonyms
- Friend
- Partner
- Mate
Antonyms
- Enemy
- Stranger
- Foe
Usage
The term "companion" is often used to refer to someone with whom one shares time, travel, or activities, as in "He is my trusted companion on hiking trips." In addition, it can describe something that complements or accompanies another object, like "The book has a companion guide."
Related Terms
- Friendship: A close and mutual relationship between people.
- Partner: A person who shares responsibilities, roles, or activities with another.
- Associate: A person connected in a work or social environment.
Detailed Definitions
Noun
- A person or animal with whom one spends time or travels: Refers to a person, pet, or travel partner.
- Example: "The dog was his constant companion during the trip."
- Something that complements or accompanies another object: Refers to an item that goes along with or supplements another.
- Example: "This volume serves as a companion to the main textbook."
companion
The dog was his constant companion during the trip.
A true companion is always by your side, through thick and thin.
This volume serves as a companion to the main textbook.
🇨🇳 Mandarin (Simplified Chinese)
- 伴侣 (bànlǚ) — Partner or mate
- IPA Pronunciation: /pan˨˩˦ lu˨˩˦/
- English Respelling: ban-lu
- 同伴 (tóngbàn) — Fellow companion
- IPA Pronunciation: /tʰʊŋ˥˥ ban˥˥/
- English Respelling: tong-ban
🇮🇳 Hindi
- संगी (Sangī) — Companion
- IPA Pronunciation: /səŋɡiː/
- English Respelling: sung-gee
- साथी (Sāthī) — Partner or mate
- IPA Pronunciation: /saːt̪ʰiː/
- English Respelling: sah-thee
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Compañero — Companion or mate
- IPA Pronunciation: /kom.paˈɲe.ro/
- English Respelling: kom-pah-nyay-roh
- Acompañante — Accompanying person
- IPA Pronunciation: /a.kom.paˈɲan.te/
- English Respelling: ah-kom-pah-nyahn-teh
🇫🇷 French
- Compagnon — Male companion or mate
- IPA Pronunciation: /kɔ̃.pa.ɲɔ̃/
- English Respelling: kom-pah-nyon
- Compagne — Female companion
- IPA Pronunciation: /kɔ̃.paɲ/
- English Respelling: kom-pah-nyuh
🇦🇪 Modern Standard Arabic
- رفيق (Rafīq) — Companion or friend
- IPA Pronunciation: /raˈfiːq/
- English Respelling: rah-feek
🇧🇩 Bengali
- সঙ্গী (Sangī) — Companion
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʃɔŋɡi/
- English Respelling: shong-gee
🇷🇺 Russian
- Спутник (Sputnik) — Companion or satellite
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsput.nʲɪk/
- English Respelling: sput-nik
- Товарищ (Tovarishch) — Comrade
- IPA Pronunciation: /təvˈa.rʲɪʂtɕ/
- English Respelling: toh-vah-rishch
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Companheiro — Male companion
- IPA Pronunciation: /kõ.pɐ.ˈɲeɾ.u/
- English Respelling: kom-pah-nyay-roo
- Companheira — Female companion
- IPA Pronunciation: /kõ.pɐ.ˈɲeɾ.ɐ/
- English Respelling: kom-pah-nyay-rah
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Teman — Friend or companion
- IPA Pronunciation: /təman/
- English Respelling: teh-mahn
- Kawan — Buddy or mate
- IPA Pronunciation: /kawan/
- English Respelling: kah-wahn
🇩🇪 German
- Begleiter — Companion
- IPA Pronunciation: /bəˈɡlaɪ̯tɐ/
- English Respelling: beh-glai-ter
- Gefährte — Mate or partner
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɡəˈfɛʁtə/
- English Respelling: geh-fair-tuh
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 仲間 (Nakama) — Companion or colleague
- IPA Pronunciation: /naːkama/
- English Respelling: nah-kah-mah
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Bạn đồng hành — Traveling companion
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɓan˧˥ ɗoŋ˧˥ han˧˥/
- English Respelling: ban dong hahn
- Bạn — Friend
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɓan˧˥/
- English Respelling: ban
🇰🇷 Korean
- 동반자 (Dongbanja) — Companion
- IPA Pronunciation: /dʰoŋ.ban.dʑa/
- English Respelling: dong-ban-ja
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Arkadaş — Friend or companion
- IPA Pronunciation: /aɾˈkad̪aʃ/
- English Respelling: ar-kah-dash
- Yoldaş — Comrade or mate
- IPA Pronunciation: /joldaʃ/
- English Respelling: yol-dash
🇵🇰 Urdu
- ساتھی (Sāthī) — Companion or mate
- IPA Pronunciation: /saː.t̪ʰiː/
- English Respelling: sah-thee
- دوست (Dost) — Friend
- IPA Pronunciation: /d̪oːst/
- English Respelling: doost
