fellow creature

noun

1. a kindred creature, especially a fellow human being.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fellow creature¹

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

It’s a novel that raises profound questions about humans’ ability to empathize with our fellow creatures on this planet—in a review, Outside correspondent Eva Holland praises Powers’s “expansive and lyrical” writing.

From Outside Online

I see now that a connection with any fellow creature, especially during these difficult days of anger, frustration and sadness, is a beautiful thing.

From Washington Post

He who wrongs a fellow-creature wrongs himself as well, and wrongs both for all eternity.

From Project Gutenberg

You are right, Humphrey, that is possible; and I would not have the life of a fellow-creature on my conscience.

From Project Gutenberg

"I thought so," I said, with the relief that one feels in not having put a fellow-creature out of life, even conditionally.

From Project Gutenberg

But native or white man, here was a fellow-creature being whirled down to a most horrible death right before his eyes.

From Project Gutenberg

As the object in view is to brighten the lot of a fellow-creature, pray forgive your, &c., &c.

From Project Gutenberg