The term comrade is used to mean 'mate', 'colleague', or 'ally', and derives from the Spanish and Portuguese, term camarada, literally meaning 'chamber mate', from Latin camera, meaning 'chamber' or 'room'.

What does comrade mean?

a person who shares in one's activities, occupation, etc.; companion, associate, or friend. a fellow member of a fraternal group, political party, etc. a member of the Communist Party or someone with strongly leftist views.

Who is called a comrade?

1a : an intimate friend or associate : companion " … reflecting upon all my comrades that were drowned … "— Daniel Defoe. b : a fellow soldier comrades in battle. 2 [from its use as a form of address by communists] : communist.