I am curious if there is actual relation between all nouns ending in -ship, such as relationship, citizenship, sportsmanship, etc. with the vessel for transporting people or goods over the sea?
Learn English – ny relation between the suffix “-ship” and actual ships
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Best Answer
-ship is added to a noun to establish status or condition.
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