Companionship (noun)

1. The state or condition of being a companion, or the company of a person or persons.
2. The state or condition of having friends or companions.

Origin:

The word companionship is composed of two words "companion" and "ship", companion means a person who is frequently in the company of another and "ship" means state or condition. it was first used in the 16th century.

Examples:

1. He craved companionship after his wife passed away.
2. She found great companionship in her new group of friends.
3. The elderly dog was in need of companionship after her owner passed away.
4. The young boy was looking for companionship in his new school.
5. The old man found companionship in his new cat.