fellowship

[ fel-oh-ship ]

noun

1. the condition or relation of being a companion or peer:

   We all belong to the fellowship of humankind.

2. friendly relationship; companionship:

   the fellowship of father and son.

   Synonyms: comradeship, intimacy, society, friendship, camaraderie

3. community of interest, feeling, etc.
4. communion, as between members of the same church.
5. friendliness.
6. an association of persons having similar tastes, interests, etc.
7. a company, guild, or corporation.
8. Education.
   1. the body of fellows in a college or university.
   2. the position or emoluments of a fellow of a college or university, or the sum of money they receive.
   3. a foundation for the maintenance of a fellow in a college or university.

verb (used with object)

, fel·low·shipped or fel·low·shiped, fel·low·ship·ping or fel·low·ship·ing.

1. to admit (someone) to fellowship, especially religious communion or community:

   Rather than rejecting the stranger in your midst, welcome her and fellowship her.

verb (used without object)

, fel·low·shipped or fel·low·shiped, fel·low·ship·ping or fel·low·ship·ing.

1. to join in fellowship, especially religious communion or community.

fellowship

/ ˈfɛləʊˌʃɪp /

noun

1. the state of sharing mutual interests, experiences, activities, etc
2. a society of people sharing mutual interests, experiences, activities, etc; club
3. companionship; friendship
4. the state or relationship of being a fellow
5. 1. mutual trust and charitableness between Christians
   2. a Church or religious association
6. education
   1. a financed research post providing study facilities, privileges, etc, often in return for teaching services
   2. a foundation endowed to support a postgraduate research student
   3. an honorary title carrying certain privileges awarded to a postgraduate student
7. often capital the body of fellows in a college, university, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of fellowship¹

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English felauship(e); fellow, -ship

Example Sentences

Their stories mark the founding, and perhaps the high point, of a growing fellowship: the Dull Men's Club.

From BBC

He was overwhelmed by the sense of fellowship and community, but "there's a frustration in it as well that I just wish he'd been there", he says.

From BBC

The museum also noted that Griffin will also support a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship aimed at determining Apex’s species, which remains unidentified, and studying Stegosaurus’ growth, metabolic rate, and skeletal development.

From Science Magazine

A diverse team of researchers that included graduate and undergraduate students contributed to the paper, along with faculty and a postdoctoral fellowship researcher.

From Science Daily

The university also plans “Speaking Across Conflicts” workshops as well as programs for student internships and teaching fellowships that focus on effective dialogue.

From Los Angeles Times