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fellowship Synonyms

Another word for fellowship

Choosing another word for fellowship depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Friendly association and companionship among people who share similar interests, experiences, or beliefs.

Usage Example

"The community center fosters a strong sense of companionship among neighborhood residents."

Strongest
companionship
camaraderie
comradeship
Strong
friendship
fraternity
solidarity
amity
brotherhood

• noun (Context 2)

A merit-based financial grant or funded academic position awarded to support a graduate student, postdoctoral scholar, or researcher.

Usage Example

"He was awarded a prestigious two-year research scholarship at the university."

Strong
scholarship
grant
stipend
bursary
Weak
endowment

• noun (Context 3)

A group or society of people who share a common activity, interest, or religious faith.

Usage Example

"She joined a local writers' association to receive feedback on her manuscript."

Strongest
association
society
Strong
fraternity
guild
brotherhood
club

• verb (Context 4)

To take part in friendly or spiritual association and companionship with others (especially within a religious congregation).

Usage Example

"Members of the congregation stayed after the service to commune over coffee and pastries."

Strong
commune
fraternize
socialize
consort
mingle

Opposites of fellowship

The opposite of fellowship shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

alienation
estrangement
enmity
hostility
antagonism
See all opposites of fellowship

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fellowship. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fellowship
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