fellow

fel·low

noun, often attributive \ˈfe-(ˌ)lō\

Definition of FELLOW

1

: comrade, associate

2

a : an equal in rank, power, or character : peer

b : one of a pair : mate

3

: a member of a group having common characteristics; specifically : a member of an incorporated literary or scientific society

4

a obsolete : a person of one of the lower social classes

b archaic : a worthless man or boy

c : man, boy

d : boyfriend, beau

5

: an incorporated member of a college or collegiate foundation especially in a British university

6

: a person appointed to a position granting a stipend and allowing for advanced study or research

Examples of FELLOW

1. fellows and girls at a party
2. a young fellow like you
3. Your son's a bright little fellow.
4. She's found herself a new fellow.
5. a fellow of the American College of Surgeons
6. a Fellow of the Royal Society

Origin of FELLOW

Middle English felawe, from Old English fēolaga, from Old Norse fēlagi, from fēlag partnership, from fē cattle, money + lag act of laying

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to FELLOW

Synonyms

beau, boy, boyfriend, man, old man, swain

Related Words

admirer, crush, steady; gallant, suitor, wooer; beloved, darling, dear, favorite, flame, honey, love, lover, significant other, soul mate, spark, sparker, squeeze [slang], sweet, sweetheart, sweetie, sweetie pie, valentine; fancy man, gigolo; date, escort; groom, husband; fiancé, intended

Near Antonyms

antipode, antithesis, contrary, converse, opposite, reverse

Rhymes with FELLOW

bellow, mellow, yellow

fel·low

noun \ˈfel-(ˌ)ō, -ə(-w)\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of FELLOW

: a young physician who has completed training as an intern and resident and has been granted a stipend and position allowing him or her to do further study or research in a specialty