fellowship
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Definition
Fellowship means a friendly feeling or group among people with shared interests, or a scholarship given for academic study or research.
Usage & Nuances
'Fellowship' is formal. It can refer to friendly relationships (often in religious or social contexts: 'church fellowship'), or to an academic grant or period of research ('a research fellowship'). The meaning depends on context—don't confuse with 'scholarship' (which is always academic).
Example Sentences
She received a research fellowship at the university.
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Many people find fellowship in clubs or community groups.
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He values the sense of fellowship he gets from volunteering every weekend.
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After earning his medical degree, he applied for a surgical fellowship abroad.
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The annual picnic is really about building fellowship among employees.
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The students enjoyed the fellowship during the group project.
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