fellowman
Americannoun
plural
fellowmenEtymology
Origin of fellowman
First recorded in 1750–60
Example Sentences
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He felt that God would not let him perish by the sword if he did not live by the sword, and he had a deep sense of duty to his fellowman.
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One Raymond Briez, 29, underwent last week his 101st transfusion by which he gave a quart of his blood to save the life of a fellowman.
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The exhibition is Karsh's gallery of greatness�portraits of the 74 statesmen, artists, poets, scientists and philosophers, from the legions he has photographed, whom Karsh considers most qualified by their "concern and love for fellowman."
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When man, howe'er, his fellowman hath fed, Then 'spite the law forbidding interest, He thinketh naught but curs�d gain to wrest.
From Jewish Literature and Other Essays by Karpeles, Gustav
He must enter into a covenant with his Lord in order that he shall obey the divine commands and become unified with his fellowman.
From The Promulgation of Universal Peace by `Abdu'l-Bahá
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