friend

nouns

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
"he was my best friend at the university"
friend
is derived from
friendly
is derived from
friendship
is a type of (narrower)
a human being
"there was too much for one person to do"
individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul
an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
"he's a good ally in fight"
ally, friend
antonym
foe
a person with whom you are acquainted
"I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances"; "we are friends of the family"
acquaintance, friend
is derived from
friendship
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
"all their supporters came out for the game"; "they are friends of the library"
admirer, booster, champion, friend, protagonist, supporter