brotherhood

noun

ˈbrə-t͟hər-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce brotherhood (audio)
Definition of brotherhoodnext
1
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest they're a brotherhood of retired war veterans

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2
as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity a family that has been part of the brotherhood of police officers for four generations

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3
as in community
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions the brotherhood that existed between the medical missionaries and the villagers they served

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4
as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support in a display of brotherhood, other writers rushed to the defense of the jailed journalist

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Recent Examples of brotherhood In modern times, the reunion becomes a surreal liminal space, where memory, brotherhood, and unresolved trauma collide. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026 Spencer and Jordan return to Crenshaw High School’s football field to reminisce about everything the sport gave them — including the brotherhood that turned them into family. — Kat Pettibone, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026 The Phillies traded Krukow to the Giants ahead of the 1983 season, and Kuiper, then the Giants’ second baseman, quickly established a brotherhood. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026 Fans love to witness brotherhood and friendship among players, especially between opposing teams. — Jenna Guarneri, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brotherhood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brotherhood
  1. organization
  2. fraternity
  3. community
  4. friendship
  5. association
  6. profession
  7. society
  8. institution
Noun
  • An organization with Republican ties has distributed fliers promoting a socialist candidate, an apparent effort to pull support away from Brown.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Wagmor became famous in 2019 after the organization was featured on Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show.
    — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
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  • Cornell has gone on to suspend parties and social events at fraternity houses for the rest of the academic year.
    — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • In her lawsuit, Jane Doe accused the student of having sex with her without her consent alongside another fraternity member and later joining other men in snorting ketamine from her body.
    — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of fraternity
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  • The Sun enters your 11th House, beginning a month focused on friends, communities, collaborations, networks, and your longer-term hopes.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Ahead of the game’s thirtieth anniversary, Blond sat down with Variety to reminisce about that first audition, the role Lara continues to play in her life and the impact of AI on the voice acting community.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of community
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  • Her demeaning behavior toward her boyfriend makes the letter writer reconsider their friendship.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Her physical absence changes nothing about the circumstances of our friendship.
    — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of friendship
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  • Much of that money has been used for TV advertisements and mailers portraying Vang as an extremist, highlighting her association with Piker and her refusal to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The company went public in 2019 during the special-purpose acquisition company boom, boosted by its association with the charismatic Branson, who rang the New York Stock Exchange’s opening bell on the company’s trading debut.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of association
Noun
  • The clientele here is notably upscale, in-the-know, and coming from all fields of business, with an emphasis on creative professions and the luxury fashion world.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Schupbach also presented the Museum at FIT Student Award to Chloe LaBel, an art history and museum professions student at FIT, Class of 2027.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of profession
Noun
  • Fittingly, Gentling the Horse’s overriding theme is a fascination with the oddballs who scrape by on the fringes of capitalist society.
    — Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In a society divided by nationality, religion, ethnicity and ideology, that produces a crowded field.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of society
Noun
  • Save suspicious messages, account statements, confirmation numbers and notes from conversations with institutions.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • CineGouna now encompasses Funding; Forum, a program of panels, masterclasses and industry discussions; Market, which connects filmmakers with companies and institutions; and Emerge, its initiative for young and emerging talent.
    — Essie Assibu, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
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“Brotherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brotherhood. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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