Mitstreitern

Mitstreitern is the dative plural form of the German noun Mitstreiter, which means fellow campaigner, ally, or supporter in political, social, or activist contexts. The base term Mitstreiter combines mit (with) and Streiter (fighter, contender), referring to a person who actively participates alongside others to promote a cause. In usage, Mitstreiter describes individuals who contribute to a campaign, movement, or effort, not only leaders or organizers.

Grammatically, Mitstreitern appears in sentences that require the dative plural, for example after the preposition mit: mit Mitstreitern or mit den Mitstreitern. In English, it can be rendered as "with fellow campaigners" or "with co-supporters." The term itself is neutral, but its connotations depend on context: it can signify solidarity and collaboration, or, in critical contexts, emphasize the coalition surrounding a person or movement.

Mitstreiter is common in political reporting, party literature, and activist discourse, but it can also be used in non-political settings such as charity campaigns, sports efforts, or community organizing. It is not a proper noun and is declined according to case, number, and article.

See also: Mitstreiter; ally; fellow supporters.