In George Orwell's novel Animal Farm<span>, the term </span>comrade<span> is first used by Old Major in his speech defining his philosophy of what would later be called animalism. ... All animals are comrades." The term </span>comrade<span> simply </span>means<span> friend, mate or ally. Its use suggests equality.</span>
The term comrade in Animal Farm is important because it means a friend who is also an equal, as the other answer notes. However, its main importance is its contribution to the allegory of the story. Comrade is the official title used among people in Communist countries such as the Soviet Union. Animal Farm is a metaphor for the rise of the Soviet Union, and so the term comrade is used by the animals to refer to one another.
