Text: 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

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