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A close companion or fellow member, especially in a political or ideological context.
Die Genossen trafen sich regelmäßig, um ihre Pläne zu besprechen.
The comrades met regularly to discuss their plans.
Often used in socialist or communist contexts to refer to fellow party members.
A friend or ally in a broader sense, not necessarily political.
Wir sind seit der Schulzeit Genossen im Leben.
We've been comrades in life since school.
Less common in modern usage outside of historical or ideological contexts.
Be aware that 'Genosse' has strong historical associations with socialist and communist movements, particularly in German-speaking countries.
Use 'Genosse' carefully in political discussions, as it may carry ideological weight depending on the context.
From Middle High German 'genōs', meaning 'companion' or 'associate', derived from Old High German 'ginoz' (companion) and related to Old English 'genōs' (kinsman).
The term is historically associated with socialist and communist movements, where it was used to address fellow party members. In modern usage, it can also refer to a close friend or ally in a non-political context.