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Definition of scholarship

scholarship

/ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
schol · ar · ship
Plural:scholarships
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Adjective:scholarly
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• noun

1

A grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.

Example

"She earned a full academic scholarship to attend the university of her choice."

2

Academic study or achievement; learning at a high level.

Example

"The professor's latest book is a remarkable work of historical scholarship."

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• Rhymes for scholarship

• Nearby Words

scholar
scholarliness
scholarly
scholarship
scholastic
scholastically
scholastics

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, formed from 'scholar' (from Late Latin 'scholaris', meaning 'of a school', ultimately from Ancient Greek 'schole', meaning 'leisure' or 'philosophical discussion') combined with the Old English suffix '-ship'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scholarship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scholarship
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