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Grammar : Noun
Spell : kuhm-pan-yuhn
Phonetic Transcription : kəmˈpæn yən

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Définition of companions

Origin :
  • c.1300, from Old French compagnon "fellow, mate, friend, partner" (12c.), from Late Latin companionem (nominative companio), literally "bread fellow, messmate," from Latin com- "with" (see com-) + panis "bread" (see food).
  • Found first in 6c. Frankish Lex Salica, and probably a translation of a Germanic word (cf. Gothic gahlaiba "messmate," from hlaib "loaf of bread"). Replaced Old English gefera "traveling companion," from faran "go, fare."
  • noun helper, friend
Example sentences :
  • From that day the fate of Leichardt and his companions has been involved in mystery.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Mr. Barlee: One more cheer for the absentees--Mr. Forrest's companions.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Windich took some of the old dung with him to convince our companions that we had seen them.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • He thanked them for the very kind way in which they had spoken of his companions.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • And each of us, in the span of time, has really only a moment among our companions.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • He needs no nation, or government, or society, or companions before him or behind him.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • The father raised his glass, and his companions did the same.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • It is pride that sets a barrier between you and your companions.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa
  • Besides this, I should leave my companions, with whom I was disgusted.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • I cannot say that I could ever eat as much as some of my companions.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

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