fellowship

Main Entry: 1fel·low·ship Pronunciation: 'fe-l&-"ship, -lO- Function: noun Date: before 12th century 1 : COMPANIONSHIP, COMPANY 2 a : community of interest, activity, feeling, or experience b : the state of being a fellow or associate 3 : a company of equals or friends : ASSOCIATION 4 : the quality or state of being comradely 5 obsolete : MEMBERSHIP, PARTNERSHIP 6 a : the position of a fellow (as of a university) b : the stipend of a fellow c : a foundation for the providing of such a stipend