fellow
English meaning: Fellow
Definition
A colleague or partner.
Example
“He turned out to be a friendly, helpful fellow.”
Another example: “She was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society for her research.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral to informal; a noun for a man (somewhat dated or affectionate), a colleague or peer, or a holder of an academic/professional fellowship ('a Fellow of the Royal Society'). As a modifier it means 'sharing the same situation' ('fellow students'). Register ranges from casual to formal-honorific.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old Norse 'felagi' (business partner, one who lays down money together), from 'fe' (money) + 'lag' (a laying down); 11th century.
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Common Collocations
- fellow students
- fellow citizens
- research fellow
- jolly good fellow
- fellow travellers
- old fellow
Word Forms
fellow (n & adj); fellows (pl); fellowship (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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