Someone who accompanies another (9)

I believe the answer is:

companion

(Other definitions for companion that I've seen before include "Mate (maybe of honour!)" , "Intimate" , "Person who lives or travels with you" , "Fellow traveller" , "One of a pair" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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