fellowship
US /ˈfel.oʊ.ʃɪp/
UK /ˈfel.oʊ.ʃɪp/
1.
friendly association, especially with people who share one's interests
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They enjoyed an evening of warm fellowship and good conversation.
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The church encourages fellowship among its members.
2.
a sum of money for a graduate student to study or teach
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She received a prestigious fellowship to pursue her doctoral research.
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The university offers several fellowships for international students.
3.
a body of people associated in a common interest or aim
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The scientific fellowship meets annually to discuss new discoveries.
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He was admitted into the exclusive fellowship of artists.