Meaning of companion in English

1. Pronunciation

   /kəmˈpænjən/

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1. Verb

   companion

   Definitions

   1. be a companion to somebody

2. Noun

   companion

   Etymology

   Middle English: from Old French compaignon, literally ‘one who breaks bread with another’, based on Latin com-‘together with’ + panis‘bread’

   Definitions

   1. a person who is frequently in the company of another

   Examples

   • « drinking companions »
   • « comrades in arms »
3. 2. a traveler who accompanies you
4. 3. one paid to accompany or assist or live with another