Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellah
Noun
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Let the peasants squabble amongst themselves about the refs and how unfair life is.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026 -
Pair them with boots, peasant tops, lightweight sweaters, and more.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Soon there was an altercation at the front desk, when a Haitian upbraided the American peons about not getting her free stuff fast enough.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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Not only does the peon and con man Tom end up refashioning himself as the rich and carefree Dickie, but Highsmith’s novel itself was a retelling of Henry James’s The Ambassadors.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
19 Apr. 2024
Noun
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When Andrew was rendered a commoner last October, William was reportedly involved in the decision making process.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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In 1959, all eyes were on a young Michiko Shōda, who became the first commoner to marry into the Japanese imperial family with her wedding to Crown Prince Akihito.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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We’d be laughed at and called ignorant boors!—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Now, if the board is made up of more boors than just the one, this may not be a workable solution.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
16 July 2025
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“Fellah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellah. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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