FRIENDSHIP - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the state of being friends (or friendly)

Categories: Relationship

Synonyms

Friendly relationship, Friendship

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "friendship" comes from Proto-West Germanic *friundskapi. It started in Old English frēondsċipe. Then it appeared in Middle English frendshipe.

🔗 Related Words

friend – A related word in the same word family.

ship – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Each civilization borrowed this word because they encountered the concept through cultural contact.