PoliticsJuly 31, 2026

bedfellow

BED-fel-oh

Definition

A person or thing that is closely associated or allied with another, often used to express surprise that two unlikely or mismatched parties are working together.

Etymology

The word originated in the 16th century as a literal term for someone who shares a bed, evolving metaphorically to describe people who find themselves in the same situation or alliance.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe two politicians with opposing ideologies who have united on a specific policy proposal, emphasizing the unusual nature of their alliance.

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