companionship
nounattested in dialogue
- //kəmˈpænjənʃɪp//
The state of having or being a companion.
noun
- 1
The state of having or being a companion.
seek companionship
mutual companionship
offer companionship
The dog provided comfort and companionship.
- 2
archaicAn association, a fellowship.
a companionship of printers
- 3
The state of being a journeyman.
- 4
An organized group of people.
Etymology
Etymology tree English companion Proto-Germanic *skapjaną Proto-Germanic *-skapiz Proto-West Germanic *-skapi Old English -sċiepe Middle English -schipe English -ship English companionship From companion + -ship.
Forms
- plural
- companionships
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companionship · The state of having or being a companion.
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