an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest | a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies |
a person's partner in marriage | any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another |
a person who is a member of a partnership | a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor |
| a friend who is frequently in the company of another |
| a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise |