der Mitstreiter
Translation
fellow campaigner, ally, comrade-in-arms, supporter
Examples
Wir suchen Mitstreiter für unser Projekt.
We are looking for allies for our project.
Er war ein treuer Mitstreiter für die Gerechtigkeit.
He was a loyal campaigner for justice.
Grammar Patterns
to look for fellow campaigners for sth. We are looking for fellow campaigners for the environment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Verbündete, der Kamerad; Antonyms: der Gegner, der Feind
Etymology
Composed of 'Mit-' (with, co-) and 'Streiter' (fighter, combatant), from 'streiten' (to fight). Literally means 'co-fighter'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'fighting *with* someone' for a common cause. 'Streiter' comes from 'streiten' (to fight).