Entry Word: fellowship

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding <the new counselor is eager to develop a trustful fellowship with the troubled teens at the center> — see rapport
2 a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest <a fellowship of physicians dedicated to administering medical aid without regard to politics> — see association 2
3 kindly concern, interest, or support <this music festival would not have been a success without the fellowship of many people in the community> — see goodwill 1
4 the body of people in a profession or field of activity <violated just about every ethical principle that the legal fellowship holds dear> — see corps
5 the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions <the fellowship that exists among members of a college fraternity> — see companionship