fraternity
noun
fra·ter·ni·ty
frə-ˈtər-nə-tē 
plural fraternities
1
: a group of people associated or formally organized for a common purpose, interest, or pleasure: such as
a
: a fraternal order
b
c
: a men's student organization formed chiefly for social purposes having secret rites and a name consisting of Greek letters
d
: a student organization for scholastic, professional, or extracurricular activities
a debating fraternity
2
: the quality or state of being brothers : brotherliness
3
: persons of the same class, profession, character, or tastes
the racetrack fraternity
Examples of fraternity in a Sentence
an atmosphere of fraternity and cooperation
a firm believer in community service and a dedicated member of the local fraternity of Good Samaritans
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When Ferrell's eldest was attending his alma mater — the University of Southern California — the actor made headlines DJing a Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity tailgate during Trojan Family Weekend.
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
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On the day of the shooting, a fraternity hosted a party at Community Park off campus that drew hundreds of people.
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Phi Kappa Sigma is one of nine fraternities affiliated with the university that are part of the CU Interfraternity Council, according to CU Boulder’s website, which is why the university can take action against it for accusations of hazing.
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
The department emphasized its ongoing relationship with the campus community, including assigning a liaison officer to every fraternity.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025
On the day of the shooting, a fraternity hosted a party at Community Park off campus that drew hundreds of people.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Phi Kappa Sigma is one of nine fraternities affiliated with the university that are part of the CU Interfraternity Council, according to CU Boulder’s website, which is why the university can take action against it for accusations of hazing.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraternity. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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fraternity
noun
fra·ter·ni·ty
frə-ˈtər-nət-ē
plural fraternities
1
: a social, honorary, or professional organization
especially
: a social club of male college students
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