ETYM French compagnon, Old Fren. compaing, from an assumed Late Lat. companio (cf. companium fellowship, a mess), from Latin com- + panis bread. Related to Pantry.
1. A person who is frequently in the company of another; SYN. comrade, fellow, familiar, associate.
2. A traveler who accompanies you; SYN. fellow traveler, fellow traveller.
3. One paid to accompany or assist or live with another.