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Fellowship

🇬🇧 UK //ˈfɛl.əʊ.ʃɪp// 🇺🇸 US //ˈfɛl.oʊ.ʃɪp//

Meaning of Fellowship

A group of people with shared interests, typically for mutual support.

In simple words: A group of people who share common interests or goals.

Fellowship in a sentence

• The university offers a prestigious fellowship for graduate students.
• He joined a writing fellowship to improve his skills.
• Their fellowship at the church created a strong sense of belonging.
• She received a fellowship from the society to fund her research.
• The annual conference fosters fellowship among professionals.

How to use Fellowship

Commonly used in academic, religious, and professional contexts to describe communities or groups. Not typically used in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'fellow' and 'ship'—imagine a ship carrying friends together.

Related words

Collocations with Fellowship

• academic fellowship
• professional fellowship
• fellowship of friends
• fellowship program
• fellowship awards

Synonyms for Fellowship

• community
• association
• group
• alliance
• society

Opposites of Fellowship

• division
• dissociation

Common mistakes with Fellowship

• 'Fellowship' confused with 'friendship' — they are not the same.
• Using it to describe casual friendships rather than formal groups.
• Incorrectly assuming it's only a religious term.

Frequently asked questions about Fellowship

What does Fellowship mean?

A group of people who share common interests or goals.

What is the definition of Fellowship?

A group of people with shared interests, typically for mutual support.

How do you use Fellowship in a sentence?

The university offers a prestigious fellowship for graduate students.

Can you give another example of Fellowship?

He joined a writing fellowship to improve his skills.

What are synonyms for Fellowship?

Common alternatives include community, association, group, alliance, society.

What is the opposite of Fellowship?

Opposite meanings include division, dissociation.

What words go with Fellowship?

It commonly pairs with academic fellowship, professional fellowship, fellowship of friends, fellowship program, fellowship awards.

What are common mistakes when using Fellowship?

'Fellowship' confused with 'friendship' — they are not the same. Using it to describe casual friendships rather than formal groups. Incorrectly assuming it's only a religious term.

How do you pronounce Fellowship?

US: //ˈfɛl.oʊ.ʃɪp//, UK: //ˈfɛl.əʊ.ʃɪp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fellowship?

Commonly used in academic, religious, and professional contexts to describe communities or groups. Not typically used in casual conversations.