Synonyms for
Fellows
Definition
Fellows are a group of people who share a common interest or purpose.
Synonyms & similar words
boyfriend
fellow
youngman
colleague
fella
buster
comrade
mate
companion
cuss
associate
gent
lad
familiar
beau
feller
bloke
confrere
swain
dude
blighter
chap
comrades
colleagues
associates
peers
buddies
friends
mates
cronies
pals
acquaintances
partners
allies
confederates
cohorts
collaborators
consorts
fellas
homies
sidekicks
amigos
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- fellow students
- fellow citizens
- fellow travelers
- fellow workers
- fellow creatures
- fellow man
- fellow members
- fellow countrymen
Word family
noun fellowship
adjective fellow
Usage note
While 'fellows' can refer to males, it is increasingly used as a gender-neutral term for a group of people. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
Example sentences
- The fellows in the band all played different instruments.
- I saw a group of fellows playing basketball at the park.
- The fellows at the science fair presented some amazing projects.
- My dad and his fellows went on a fishing trip last weekend.
- The fellows in the book club read a new novel each month.
Quotes
"All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope." - Winston Churchill
"There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship." - Thomas Aquinas
"A true friend is someone who sees the pain in your eyes while everyone else believes the smile on your face." - Unknown