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
  • Families should be cautious about signing documents, paying unverified individuals or accepting guarantees about release or case outcomes.
    — Ascend Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
  • What other research is being done Researchers increasingly treat trust as a multilevel phenomenon – spanning individuals, relationships, networks of people and societies – rather than a single attitude.
    — Yigit Topoglu, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of individual
Noun
  • But its effect on us humans — and our lives and economies — isn’t straightforward.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Spanning five acres of land, this remote residence has plenty of room for everyone (humans and animals) to stretch their legs after a long drive.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of human
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“Fellowman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellowman. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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