Fellowman: meaning, definitions and examples
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fellowman
[ ˈfɛloʊmən ]
fellow human
A fellowman refers to another human being, particularly in the context of shared humanity. It emphasizes the idea of camaraderie or kinship among people. The term often carries connotations of empathy and support among individuals.
Synonyms
brother, human, individual, peer
Examples of usage
- We should help our fellowman in times of need.
- He treated every fellowman with kindness and respect.
- In a community, we must look out for our fellowmen.
- Acts of charity reflect our duty to our fellowman.
Translations
Translations of the word "fellowman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 semelhante
- irmão
- compatriota
🇮🇳 सहकर्मी
- भाई
- साथी
🇩🇪 Mitmensch
- Bruder
- Landsmann
🇮🇩 sesama
- saudara
- rekan
🇺🇦 брат
- співвітчизник
- товариш
🇵🇱 bliźniak
- brat
- współobywatel
🇯🇵 仲間
- 同胞
- 友人
🇫🇷 semblable
- frère
- compatriote
🇪🇸 hermano
- compatriota
- semejante
🇹🇷 kardeş
- hemşehri
- dost
🇰🇷 동료
- 형제
- 동포
🇸🇦 رفيق
- أخ
- compatriota
🇨🇿 soudruh
- bratr
- spoluobčan
🇸🇰 súputník
- brat
- spoluobčan
🇨🇳 同伴
- 兄弟
- 同胞
🇸🇮 sorodnik
- brat
- tovariš
🇮🇸 félagi
- bróðir
- samferðamaður
🇰🇿 досы
- бауыр
- әріптес
🇬🇪 მეგობარი
- ძმა
- თანამოქალაქე
🇦🇿 qardaş
- vətəndaş
- dost
🇲🇽 hermano
- compatriota
- semejante
Etymology
The word 'fellowman' is derived from the Old English term 'feolaga' which means companion or partner, and the term 'man', referring to a human being. Its usage evolved to signify not just a companion but specifically another person, emphasizing the shared human experience. Over time, 'fellowman' gained weight in social and moral contexts, underlining the idea of unity and mutual responsibility among individuals. The term has seen various adaptations in literature and speech, reflecting a deep-rooted belief in the interconnectedness of humanity. It encapsulates a fundamental principle found in many cultures and religions: treating others with respect and compassion as we would wish to be treated ourselves.