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Fellowship

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fel·low·ship

   [fel-oh-ship] noun, verb, -shipped or -shiped, -ship·ping or -ship·ing.
noun
1.
the condition or relation of being a fellow: the fellowship of humankind.
2.
friendly relationship; companionship: the fellowship of father and son.
3.
community of interest, feeling, etc.
4.
communion, as between members of the same church.
5.
friendliness.
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6.
an association of persons having similar tastes, interests, etc.
7.
a company, guild, or corporation.
8.
Education.
a.
the body of fellows in a college or university.
b.
the position or emoluments of a fellow of a college or university, or the sum of money he or she receives.
c.
a foundation for the maintenance of a fellow in a college or university.
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verb (used with object)
9.
to admit to fellowship, especially religious fellowship.

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verb (used without object)
10.
to join in fellowship, especially religious fellowship.
Origin:
1150–1200; Middle English felaweshipe. See fellow, -ship

Synonyms
2. comradeship, camaraderie, friendship, society, intimacy.

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Example Sentences
  • There is no application process for the fellowship program.
  • Someone who might be working to get the same grant or fellowship you're applying for.
  • Gray would accept the occasional academic chair or fellowship.
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World English Dictionary
fellowship (ˈfɛləʊˌʃɪp)
 
—n
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.  a.  mutual trust and charitableness between Christians
 b.  a Church or religious association
6.  education
 a.  a financed research post providing study facilities, privileges, etc, often in return for teaching services
 b.  a foundation endowed to support a postgraduate research student
 c.  an honorary title carrying certain privileges awarded to a postgraduate student
7.  (often capital) the body of fellows in a college, university, etc

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Word Origin & History

fellowship
c.1200, from fellow + -ship. In M.E. it was at times a euphemism for "sexual intercourse" (carnal fellowship).
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Bible Dictionary

Fellowship definition


(1.) With God, consisting in the knowledge of his will (Job 22:21; John 17:3); agreement with his designs (Amos 3:2); mutual affection (Rom. 8: 38, 39); enjoyment of his presence (Ps. 4:6); conformity to his image (1 John 2:6; 1:6); and participation of his felicity (1 John 1:3, 4; Eph. 3:14-21). (2.) Of saints with one another, in duties (Rom. 12:5; 1 Cor. 12:1; 1 Thess. 5:17, 18); in ordinances (Heb. 10:25; Acts 2:46); in grace, love, joy, etc. (Mal. 3:16; 2 Cor. 8:4); mutual interest, spiritual and temporal (Rom. 12:4, 13; Heb. 13:16); in sufferings (Rom. 15:1, 2; Gal. 6:1, 2; Rom. 12:15; and in glory (Rev. 7:9).

Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary
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