fellow
Translation
man, guy, associate, member
Examples
He's a friendly old fellow.
He's a friendly old fellow.
She was elected a fellow of the college.
She was elected a fellow of the college.
She sympathised with her fellow passengers.
She sympathized with her fellow passengers.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an ... fellow)) a (... type of) man He's a friendly old fellow.
((a fellow of sth.)) a member of (an academic or professional body) She was elected a fellow of the college.
((as an adjective: fellow + noun)) sharing a situation with sb. She sympathized with her fellow passengers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: man, guy, dude, colleague, peer
Etymology
From Old English 'feolaga' (partner), from 'feoh' (money) + 'lag' (a laying), originally a business partner.
Memory Tips
A 'fellow' is someone you 'follow' along with, like a companion or peer.