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Fellowship: meaning, definitions and examples

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fellowship

 

[ ˈfɛləʊʃɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

group of people

A fellowship is a friendly association among people who share common interests or activities. It can also refer to a group of people who are united by a common purpose or interest, such as a fellowship of scholars or artists.

Synonyms

association, community, society

Examples of usage

  • The members of the hiking club formed a strong fellowship based on their love for the outdoors.
  • The fellowship of writers met regularly to discuss their latest works.
  • The fellowship of scientists collaborated on a groundbreaking research project.
Context #2 | Noun

academic

In an academic context, a fellowship is a grant or stipend awarded to support a scholar's research or study. It can provide financial assistance as well as opportunities for professional development.

Synonyms

grant, scholarship, stipend

Examples of usage

  • She received a prestigious fellowship to conduct research at the renowned institute.
  • The fellowship allowed him to focus on his studies without worrying about financial constraints.

Translations

Translations of the word "fellowship" in other languages:

🇵🇹 companheirismo

🇮🇳 सहकारिता

🇩🇪 Gefährtschaft

🇮🇩 persahabatan

🇺🇦 товариство

🇵🇱 towarzystwo

🇯🇵 友情 (ゆうじょう)

🇫🇷 compagnonnage

🇪🇸 compañerismo

🇹🇷 arkadaşlık

🇰🇷 동료애 (dongnyoae)

🇸🇦 زمالة

🇨🇿 společenství

🇸🇰 spoločenstvo

🇨🇳 友谊 (yǒuyì)

🇸🇮 tovarištvo

🇮🇸 félagsskapur

🇰🇿 жолдастық

🇬🇪 მეგობრობა

🇦🇿 yoldaşlıq

🇲🇽 compañerismo

Etymology

The word 'fellowship' originated from the Old English word 'feolaga', which meant a partner or comrade. Over time, it evolved to refer to a friendly association or partnership among individuals sharing common interests or goals. The concept of fellowship has been prevalent in various cultures and societies throughout history, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, camaraderie, and mutual support.

See also: fellow, fellows.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,426 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.