Fellowship (Noun)
Meaning 1
An association of people who share common beliefs or activities; "the message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family"; "the church welcomed new members into its fellowship".
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 2
The state of being with someone; "he missed their company"; "he enjoyed the society of his friends".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The close fellowship they shared as roommates made the transition to living apart difficult for both of them.
- She cherished the fellowship of her book club, where they could discuss their love of literature.
- The couple's fellowship was strengthened by their shared experiences during their year of traveling abroad.
- The new employee quickly formed a strong fellowship with his coworkers, who welcomed him with open arms.
- The two friends had a deep and abiding fellowship that only grew stronger with time.
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Meaning 3
Money granted (by a university or foundation or other agency) for advanced study or research.
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- She received a fellowship from the university to pursue her PhD in biology.
- The prestigious research foundation awarded him a fellowship to study the effects of climate change.
- After completing her undergraduate degree, she was granted a fellowship to continue her research in economics.
- The academic award provided her with a generous fellowship to travel and conduct fieldwork in anthropology.
- The institution granted a competitive fellowship to a few selected candidates to work on innovative projects.