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What is the Celtic word for Companion?

There isn't one single Celtic word for "companion." The Celtic languages (Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Cornish, Breton, Manx) have distinct words and concepts for companionship, depending on the specific context and relationship.

Here are some examples:

Irish:

* Cara: This word is the most common and versatile, meaning "friend" or "beloved," often used for a close companion.

* Comhpháirtí: This word means "partner" or "colleague," emphasizing shared activity or purpose.

* Comharsan: This word means "neighbor" but can also be used in a broader sense for someone who is close and shares a life.

Scottish Gaelic:

* Caraid: This word is similar to the Irish "cara" and also means "friend" or "beloved."

* Com-pannal: This word means "companion" or "fellow traveler," emphasizing shared journey.

* Còmhlaiche: This word means "partner" or "associate," emphasizing shared work or activity.

Welsh:

* Cyfaill: This word means "friend" or "companion," emphasizing a close and familiar relationship.

* Cyd-weithiwr: This word means "colleague" or "co-worker," emphasizing shared work or profession.

* Cymrawd: This word means "associate" or "partner," emphasizing shared interests or goals.

These are just a few examples, and the specific word used would depend on the context and the type of relationship being described.

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