Definition

A person who shares a common interest or goal, often used to refer to a friend or ally, especially in a political or social context.

Example

He greeted his friend with a warm "tovarich" as they joined the protest together.

Conversation

Hey, have you talked to our tovarich from last year?

Not recently, but I miss hanging out with him.

Yeah, we should plan a get-together with our tovarich soon.

Definitely! It would be great to catch up and reminisce.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tovarich originates from Russian 'товарищ' (tovarishch), meaning comrade or companion. It is used to denote a fellow member of a group or a friend, particularly in a political or social context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tovarich' as a term for a 'comrade' or 'companion' in Russian, which helps you remember that it refers to someone who is a friend or ally.

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