Fraternity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɹəˈtɜːnɪti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fraternity is a noun meaning The quality of being brothers or brotherly; brotherhood.
Meaning
The quality of being brothers or brotherly; brotherhood.
More Meanings
- A group of people associated for a common purpose.
- (US, Philippines) A social organization of male students at a college or university; usually identified by Greek letters.
Example Sentences
Colin Schlank said he rushed a fraternity because he wanted to expand his social circle. […] “They’re called social fraternities for a reason,” he said, “because you’re trying to branch out, you’re trying to meet new people.”
The decision of Judge Stafford [to dismiss the case] represents an exhibition of raw power wielded by the well-organized fraternities of the medical profession against consumer groups working in the interest of women's health care.
Word Forms
- fraternities
Synonyms for fraternity
Depending on context, synonyms include brotherhood, community, sodality, frat.
Antonyms for fraternity
Common opposites include disfavor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include brotherhood, sodality, frat, brotherliness, clan, sorority.
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Sources & Attribution
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