fellowship - Master This Word
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fellowship Word Meanings
- a friendly association with others
- a group of people sharing a common interest
- a grant or award for study or research
fellowship Example Sentences
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fellowship Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈfɛləʊʃɪp/
US
/ˈfɛloʊʃɪp/
fellowship Word Etymology
fellowship: fellow = companion + -ship = state/condition. Origin: Old English → Middle English → Modern English. Imagine a group of friends gathered around a table, sharing stories and laughter, symbolizing togetherness and support in fellowship.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputReal Context
Fellowship is a versatile word in English. It can describe a friendly association among people who share interests, values, or activities, such as a club or a neighborhood group. It can also refer to a group or society formed around a common pursuit, for example a professional network or an academic cohort. In academia and research, a fellowship often means financial support awarded to a student or researcher to study, conduct a project, or travel for a period of time; it may cover tuition, stipend, or living costs. The word comes from fellow, meaning companion, and ship, indicating a state or condition. In other contexts, fellowship highlights mutual support, shared purpose, and collegial spirit.
Usage Reminders
- Fellowship is not the same as friendship. In academe, a fellowship often means funding. It can also mean a group or society. Use collocations like fellowship program, fellowship grant, or research fellowship. Remember that a fellow is a person; fellowship is the state or award. Context matters for meaning.
Common Misconceptions
- Fellowship always means a social club; it never means money.
- A fellow is not always part of a fellowship; they are a person, not the program.
- Fellowship and scholarship are the same thing.
- In everyday English, 'fellow' and 'fellowship' are interchangeable.
- A 'fellowship program' is not just a group—it's often a funding award.
Thinking Differences
English often contrasts fellowship as a social connection and as a funding award; learners must note the shift in emphasis by context, since many languages either separate the concepts or fuse them differently. Learners frequently assume fellowship always means money or a formal group, which leads to errors like saying 'I joined a fellowship club' or confusing with friendship.
Learning Tips
- Learn the three core senses and map them to contexts: social, group, and funding.
- memorize common collocations: fellowship program, research fellowship, grant.
- Distinguish 'fellow' (person) from 'fellowship' (state/award).
- Practice with real-world examples from universities and professional organizations.
- Notice how other languages translate the sense you mean, to avoid false friends.
- Use flashcards to drill the nuanced meanings and typical phrases e. g., 'fellowship grant'.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What does 'fellowship' mean?
A.Brotherhood
B.Kindness
C.Sadness
D.Anger
Step 2: Usage
Which of the following sentences uses 'fellowship' correctly?
A.She felt alone in the fellowship of friends.
B.The family enjoyed a fellowship gathering.
C.He avoided fellowship with his colleagues.
D.The fellowship of the book club was inspiring.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is a synonym of 'fellowship'?
A.Rivalry
B.Isolation
C.Comradeship
D.Enmity
Step 4: Opposite Words
Which word is an antonym of 'fellowship'?
A.Solitude
B.Unity
C.Harmony
D.Sympathy
Step 5: Mastery
How can participating in a fellowship program benefit individuals?
A.All of the above
B.Increase social network
C.Enhance personal development
D.Improve communication skills
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