fellowship

fel-low-ship · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A feeling of friendly association among people who share interests or experiences.

  2. 2.

    A grant of money for advanced study or research.

  3. 3.

    Membership in a group or organization, especially a scholarly or religious one.

  4. 4.

    A group of people with shared interests or beliefs.

Forms

plural: fellowships

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    postdoctoral fellowship — A research position for those who have completed a PhD
  • •
    fellowship program — A structured grant or training program
  • •
    good fellowship — Friendly camaraderie and sociability

Related words

Antonyms: isolation, solitude
See also: companionship, fellow, grant
Synonyms: association, camaraderie, companionship, grant

Etymology

From Middle English felawship, from Old English elements fēolaga ("fellow") + -scipe ("-ship"). The word has meant both companionship and formal academic positions since medieval times.