Meaning of the word fellow in English

What does fellow mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fellow

US /ˈfel.oʊ/

UK /ˈfel.əʊ/

a man or boy

Example:

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He's a good fellow to have around.

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He's a strange fellow, but harmless.

Synonym:

man guy chap bloke dude

a member of a learned society

Example:

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She was elected a fellow of the Royal Society.

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He received a research fellowship at the university.

Synonym:

member associate scholar

sharing a particular activity, situation, or characteristic with someone or something else

Example:

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My fellow students are very supportive.

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We are all fellow travelers on this journey.

Synonym:

co- joint partner associate