friendship

 
Pronunciation: /ˈfrɛn(d)ʃɪp/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the emotions or conduct of friends; the state of being friends: old ties of love and friendship this is an ideal group for finding support and friendship
  • [count noun] a relationship between friends: she formed close friendships with women
  • a state of mutual trust and support between allied nations: because of the friendship between our countries, we had a very frank exchange the foreign ministers extended to eastern Europe the hand of friendship

Origin:

Old English frēondscipe (see friend, -ship)