fellowship

n 1: an association of people who share common beliefs or

activities; "the message was addressed not just to

employees but to every member of the company family";

"the church welcomed new members into its fellowship"

[syn: {family}]

2: the state of being with someone; "he missed their company";

"he enjoyed the society of his friends" [syn: {company}, {comradeship},

{companionship}, {good fellowship}, {society}]

3: money granted (by a university or foundation or other

agency) for advanced study or research