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relationshipnoun/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
the way in which two or more people or things are connected or the state of being connected
“A good parent–child relationship helps children feel secure.”
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leadershipnoun/ˈliːdəʃɪp/
the ability to lead a group or organization; the position of being a leader
“Strong leadership was essential during the crisis.”
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friendshipnoun/ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends; the bond between people who like and support each other
“Their friendship lasted through university and beyond.”
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citizenshipnoun/ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/
the status of being a citizen of a particular country and the rights and duties that come with it
“After five years she finally gained citizenship.”
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ownershipnoun/ˈəʊnəʃɪp/
the state or fact of owning something; legal right to possess something
“Proof of ownership of the property was required.”
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membershipnoun/ˈmembəʃɪp/
the state of being a member of a group or organisation; a subscription to a club or service
“His membership of the club gives him access to the gym.”
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scholarshipnoun/ˈskɒləʃɪp/
money given to a student to help pay for their education, often based on merit or need
“She won a scholarship to study medicine abroad.”
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internshipnoun/ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/
a period of work experience, often temporary, where someone learns about a job or industry
“She did a six‑month internship at a law firm during the summer.”
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sponsorshipnoun/ˈspɒnsə(r)ʃɪp/
financial or other support given by a company or organization, often in return for publicity
“The concert relied on sponsorship from several local businesses.”
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hardshipnoun/ˈhɑːdʃɪp/
a difficult or unpleasant condition, especially relating to lack of money or basic needs
“Many families suffered severe hardship after the factory closed.”
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readershipnoun/ˈriːdə(r)ʃɪp/
the group of people who read a particular newspaper, magazine, or other publication; or the number of such readers
“The magazine has a growing readership among young professionals.”
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authorshipnoun/ˈɔːθə(r)ʃɪp/
the state or fact of being the writer of a book, article, or other work; recognition as the author
“There is a dispute over the authorship of the article.”
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fellowshipnoun/ˈfɛl.əʊ.ʃɪp/
a grant or position given to support advanced study or research; also the sense of community among colleagues
“She won a prestigious fellowship to study climate science abroad.”
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spaceshipnoun/ˈspeɪsʃɪp/
a vehicle designed to travel in outer space
“The astronauts boarded the spaceship for the mission to the space station.”
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worshipnoun / verb/ˈwɜːʃɪp/
to show religious devotion to a god or sacred being (verb); religious praise or devotion (noun)
“Every Sunday the family goes to worship at the local church.”
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partnershipnoun/ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/
a formal agreement or working relationship between two or more parties to achieve shared goals
“The university established a partnership with a tech company to develop new courses.”
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workmanshipnoun/ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/
the quality of the skill used to make something, especially how well something has been made
“The furniture was expensive but the workmanship was poor.”
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headshipnoun/ˈhɛdʃɪp/
The state or position of being the head of an organisation or group
“After ten years as deputy, she finally got the headship of the school.”
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apprenticeshipnoun/əˈprentɪsɪp/
a system of training where someone learns a trade by working for a skilled employer over a period of time
“He completed a five-year apprenticeship as an electrician.”
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championshipnoun/ˈtʃæmpjənʃɪp/
a competition to decide which person or team is the best; the position of being a champion
“They trained hard to win the championship.”