Companionship: meaning, definitions and examples
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companionship
[ kəmˈpænjənʃɪp ]
in a relationship
The state of having a companion or companions; the relationship between companions.
Synonyms
company, fellowship, friendship
Examples of usage
- She valued the companionship of her dog more than anything else.
- Elderly people often seek companionship to combat loneliness.
with animals or pets
The feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between people and animals, especially pets.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Many people find companionship in owning a pet.
- There is a special bond of companionship between a horse and its rider.
Translations
Translations of the word "companionship" in other languages:
🇵🇹 companhia
🇮🇳 संगति
🇩🇪 Gesellschaft
🇮🇩 persahabatan
🇺🇦 товариство
🇵🇱 towarzystwo
🇯🇵 仲間
🇫🇷 compagnie
🇪🇸 compañía
🇹🇷 arkadaşlık
🇰🇷 동반자
🇸🇦 رفقة
🇨🇿 společnost
🇸🇰 spoločnosť
🇨🇳 陪伴
🇸🇮 družba
🇮🇸 félagsskapur
🇰🇿 серіктестік
🇬🇪 საზოგადოება
🇦🇿 yoldaşlıq
🇲🇽 compañía
Word origin
The word 'companionship' originated from the Middle English word 'companion', which came from the Old French word 'compaignon', meaning 'a fellow, mate, or friend'. The concept of companionship has been valued throughout history, as humans are social beings who seek connection and closeness with others.
See also: companion, companions.