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Meaning of fellow
A person who shares a particular activity, profession, or interest with another.
Etymology of fellow
The word "fellow" comes from Old English "feolaga", which is a combination of "feo" (property, goods) and "lagu" (law, fellowship), and originally referred to a business partner or shareholder.
Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include a person who shares a particular activity, profession, or interest with another.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person in the same position, profession, or society as another
- A person who shares a particular activity, interest, or aim with another
- A man or boy, used as a polite or old-fashioned way of referring to someone
Usage Examples
- He was a fellow student at the university, and we often studied together.
- She was a fellow member of the club, and we often attended meetings together.
- The professor was a fellow of the Royal Society, a prestigious honor.