akhi vs comrade

akhi

• Brother; a close male friend or associate. 

• A British Asian (usually of South Asian descent). 

comrade

• A mate, companion, or associate. 

• A companion in battle; fellow soldier. 

• A fellow socialist, communist or other similarly politically aligned person. 

• A non-hierarchical title, functionally similar to "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Miss", "Ms." etc, in a communist or socialist state. 

• To associate with in a friendly way.