English noun: fellowship | |||
1. | fellowship (group) an association of people who share common beliefs or activities | ||
Samples | The message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family. The church welcomed new members into its fellowship. | ||
Synonyms | family | ||
Broader (hypernym) | association | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | koinonia | ||
2. | fellowship (state) the state of being with someone | ||
Samples | He missed their company. He enjoyed the society of his friends. | ||
Synonyms | companionship, company, society | ||
Broader (hypernym) | friendly relationship, friendship | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | freemasonry | ||
3. | fellowship (possession) money granted (by a university or foundation or other agency) for advanced study or research | ||
Broader (hypernym) | aid, award, economic aid, financial aid, prize | ||