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fel⋅low⋅ship

  [fel-oh-ship] noun, verb, -shipped or -shiped, -ship⋅ping or -ship⋅ing.
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–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.
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.
–verb (used with object)
9. to admit to fellowship, esp. religious fellowship.
–verb (used without object)
10. to join in fellowship, esp. religious fellowship.
Origin:
1150–1200; ME felaweshipe. See fellow, -ship

Synonyms:
2. comradeship, camaraderie, friendship, society, intimacy.
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fel·low·ship   (fěl'ō-shĭp')   
n.  

    1. The condition of sharing similar interests, ideals, or experiences, as by reason of profession, religion, or nationality.

    2. The companionship of individuals in a congenial atmosphere and on equal terms.

    3. The financial grant made to a fellow in a college or university.

    4. The status of having been awarded such a grant.

    5. A foundation established for the awarding of such a grant.

  2. A close association of friends or equals sharing similar interests.

  3. Friendship; comradeship.

    1. The financial grant made to a fellow in a college or university.

    2. The status of having been awarded such a grant.

    3. A foundation established for the awarding of such a grant.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Bible Dictionary

Fellowship

(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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