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fellah

The correct spelling is fellah.

How to pronounce fellah

noun

IPA: /ˈfɛlə/

Say it like: Fel-lah

The correct spelling is fellah. A peasant, farmer or agricultural laborer in the Middle East and North Africa. For example: "Am I right, fellas?"

Usage Examples

Am I right, fellas?

Roger and his fellow workers are to go on strike.

I've lost touch with all my old schoolmates: I only see them at class reunions.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A peasant, farmer or agricultural laborer in the Middle East and North Africa.
  2. 2.(chiefly South US) used to address a male
  3. 3.A colleague or partner.
  4. 4.A companion; a comrade.
  5. 5.A man without good breeding or worth; an ignoble or mean man.

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