Fellow

/ˈfɛl.oʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person in the same position, involved in the same activity, or otherwise associated with another.

She is a fellow student in my biology class.

A member of a group of people who share a common profession or interests.

He is a fellow of the Royal Society.

A person who is in a specified position or relationship.

He’s a fellow of generous disposition.

A man or boy.

That fellow just walked into the room.

adjective

Being equal in some way; of the same kind.

The two men were fellow travelers on the same journey.

Middle English 'fellow', from Old Norse 'felagi', meaning a partner or one who shares.

fellow traveler

A person who shares similar views or experiences.

good fellow

A good-natured and likable man.

fellow feeling

A shared emotion, especially sympathy.

colleague

A person with whom one works in a profession or business.

peer

A person of the same age, status, or abilities as another specified person.

comrade

A companion who shares one's activities or is a fellow member of an organization.

Dude

What's up, dude?

Buddy

Thanks for helping me out, buddy!