fellows

word · lemma: fellow

/ˈfɛɫoʊz/
FE-lohz
/fˈɛləʊz/
FE-lohz

Definition

'Fellows' is the plural of 'fellow'. It usually means other men, people in the same group, or companions, and in some formal contexts it can also mean members of an academic or professional institution.

Usage & Nuances

Often sounds a bit old-fashioned or formal in everyday speech when it means 'men' or 'guys'. Common in phrases like 'my fellow students' or 'fellow workers' for people in the same group. Capitalized 'Fellows' may refer to official academic titles.

Example Sentences

Those fellows are my classmates.

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The old fellows meet in the park every morning.

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She works with two friendly fellows.

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A couple of fellows from the office joined us for dinner.

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You fellows should come with us next time.

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The university welcomed its new research fellows this week.

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