Fellowman

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛloʊˌmæn/

Definitions of fellowman

noun A person, especially a man, who is in the same position or shares a particular experience with another.

Example Sentences

A1 My fellowman helped me carry my groceries.

A2 It is important to show kindness to our fellowman.

B1 As a doctor, he dedicated his life to helping his fellowman.

B2 In times of crisis, it is essential to come together as fellowmen.

C1 The philosopher believed in the inherent goodness of fellowman.

C2 Through acts of compassion, we can uplift our fellowman and create a better world.

Examples of fellowman in a Sentence

formal It is important to show compassion and empathy towards our fellowman in times of need.

informal Hey, let's all chip in and help out our fellowman who is going through a tough time.

slang We should always have each other's backs and look out for our fellowman.

figurative In the grand scheme of things, we are all just fellowmen trying to navigate this complex world together.

Grammatical Forms of fellowman

• past tense: fellowmanned
• plural: fellowmen
• comparative: more fellowman
• superlative: most fellowman
• present tense: fellowman
• future tense: will fellowman
• perfect tense: have fellowmanned
• continuous tense: is fellowmanning
• singular: fellowman
• positive degree: fellowman
• infinitive: to fellowman
• gerund: fellowmanning
• participle: fellowmanned

Origin and Evolution of fellowman

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'fellowman' originated from Old English, where 'fellow' meant companion or comrade, and 'man' referred to a human being.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'fellowman' has evolved to refer to a person who is perceived as a friend, ally, or someone who shares common goals or ideals.