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crony

 
Dictionary: cro·ny   (krō') pronunciation
n., pl., -nies.
A longtime close friend or companion.

[Possibly from Greek khronios, long lasting, from khronos, time.]


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noun

    One who shares interests or activities with another: associate, chum, companion, comrade, fellow, mate. Informal buddy, pal. See near/far/distance.

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n

Definition: ally, companion
Antonyms: enemy, foe


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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
  Synonyms: buddy, brother, chum, pal, sidekick


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Dansk (Danish)
n. - nær ven, kumpan

Nederlands (Dutch)
makker

Français (French)
n. - (petit/-e) copain/copine

Deutsch (German)
n. - Kamerad

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - φιλαράκι, παλιόφιλος

Italiano (Italian)
vecchio amico

Português (Portuguese)
n. - camarada (m)

Русский (Russian)
дружбан

Español (Spanish)
n. - compinche, amigote

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - gammal god vän, kumpan

中文(简体)(Chinese (Simplified))
密友, 好朋友, 亲伴

中文(繁體)(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 密友, 好朋友, 親伴

한국어 (Korean)
n. - 친구

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - 親友, 旧友

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) صديق, نديم‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮חבר, ידיד, התרועע‬


 
 
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