noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of having or being a companion. countable, uncountable

   "seek companionship"

2. 2
   the state of being with someone wordnet
3. 3
   An association, a fellowship. archaic, countable, uncountable

   "a companionship of printers"

4. 4
   The state of being a journeyman. countable, uncountable
5. 5
   An organized group of people. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

companyaffiliationamityassociationboon companionshipbrotherhood

Antonyms

All antonyms

loneliness

Example

More examples

"Pets offer us more than mere companionship."

Etymology

From companion + -ship.

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