fellowman

noun

Definition of fellowmannext
as in person

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  1. person
  2. individual
  3. human
Noun
  • In March, Nebraska’s Morrill Fire tore through 642,000 acres to become the largest in state history, killing one person and razing vast stretches of cattle country.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Saudis, according to the person briefed on the substance of the call but not authorized to comment publicly, are concerned that Tehran could respond with attacks on the energy infrastructure of the kingdom and other Gulf countries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of person
Noun
  • There are numerous civic-minded and patriotic transgender individuals who might like to join an organization such as the DAR, Wilkerson said.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Because some individuals recover without needing medical care or being tested for the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite, the number of infected people in this outbreak is likely higher.
    — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 27 July 2026
Definition of individual
Noun
  • In a survey of 2,778 AI researchers conducted in 2023, the aggregate forecast put a 50% chance of machines outperforming humans at every task by 2047.
    — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • And, crucially, removing fuel is the only element of the natural factors affecting the spread of a wildfire that humans can control.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
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“Fellowman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellowman. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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