fellowship

/ˈfɛloʊˌʃɪp/
verb
  1. To join or associate with others in a friendly or supportive manner, especially in a group with shared interests.
    • The group fellowships every Friday evening.
    • We fellowship with people from different backgrounds.
    • They fellowshiped together after the conference.
noun
  1. Friendly association, companionship, or shared interest among people.
    • The club offers a sense of fellowship among its members.
    • Good fellowship makes any team stronger.
    • They enjoyed the fellowship of the hiking group on weekends.
  2. A group of people who share common interests, beliefs, or activities; an organized society or association.
    • The scientific fellowship awarded grants to young researchers.
    • She joined a fellowship of writers to improve her craft.
    • The religious fellowship meets every Sunday for services.
  3. A paid academic position, often for research or advanced study, awarded to a graduate student or scholar.
    • The fellowship covers tuition and provides a living stipend.
    • He received a fellowship to study at the university for two years.
    • She applied for a postdoctoral fellowship in biology.
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