fellowship

/ˈfɛloʊˌʃɪp, ˈfɛləʊˌʃɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

a friendly or companionable association of people having a common interest or activity.

“The company’s sense of fellowship among its employees contributed to its positive work environment.”

2. noun

a group of people who share a common goal or interest, especially in a literary or intellectual context.

“The fellowship of aspiring writers attended the annual literary festival to network and learn from each other.”

3. noun

a grant or award, especially one given to support research or study, often at a university.

“She won a prestigious fellowship to pursue her Ph.D. in physics at a top university.”

4. noun

a friendly or intimate relationship between two or more people.

“Their close fellowship made it easy for them to collaborate on the project.”

Synonyms

  • association
  • brotherhood
  • society

Antonyms

  • estrangement
  • hostility