fellow

UK: ˈfɛləʊ | US: ˈfɛloʊ

Definition
  1. n. a man or boy

  2. n. a member of a group or society

  3. n. an academic rank in some universities

  4. adj. sharing a particular activity or quality

Structure
fee <property>low <lay>
Etymology

The word "fellow" traces back to Old English feolaga, derived from Old Norse félagi, meaning "one who lays down property (fee) with another," originally referring to a business partner or companion. Over time, it broadened to denote any male peer or member of a shared group. The morpheme fee (property) reflects the idea of shared investment, while low (from Old Norse -lagi, "layer" or "partner") emphasizes collaboration.

Examples
  1. He is a fellow of the Royal Society.

  2. She met her fellow travelers at the hostel.

  3. The professor was promoted to senior fellow.

  4. We must support our fellow citizens in times of crisis.

  5. As a fellow artist, I admire your work.