fellow man

noun

: a kindred human being

Examples of fellow man in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web McCain’s unwillingness to callously disparage his rivals was rooted in his empathy for his fellow man. H. R. McMaster, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2018 Despite the sheer size and power of the crown at the time, these young men led a revolt against tyranny by standing up for the rights of their fellow man. Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024 No man has yet produced any revelation from heaven in his favor, any divine communication to govern his fellow men. Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2024 Common courtesy and respect for one’s fellow man should always prevail. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fellow man 

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Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fellow man was in 1667

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“Fellow man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fellow%20man. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

fellow man

noun
: a human being of similar nature
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