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Fellow

UK /["/ˈfeləʊ/"]/US /["/ˈfeləʊ/"]/

Definition

used to describe somebody who is the same as you in some way, or in the same situation

In simple words: A person who shares something in common with you, like a job or interest.

Examples

  • **fellow citizens/students**
  • my fellow passengers on the train
  • From the outset of his illness, he has been driven to help fellow sufferers.
  • It seems likely that he will meet one of his **fellow countrymen** in the final.
  • We sometimes appear to care more for animals than for our fellow human beings.

Usage notes

Used when referring to people in a similar group, often in an academic or professional context. Avoid using for casual conversations; instead, use 'friend' or 'buddy'.

Grammar pattern

fellow + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'fellow' as 'fella' — they are in the same crew or circle.

Collocations

  • fellow student
  • fellow worker
  • fellow traveler
  • fellow member
  • fellow countryman

Synonyms

  • colleague
  • companion
  • peer
  • associate
  • comrade

Antonyms

  • enemy
  • rival

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'fellow' vs 'follow'.
  • Using 'fellow' for an individual without a collective context.
  • Mispronouncing as 'fello' instead of 'fellow'.