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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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The parade features bands, floats, drill teams, colleges and universities, fraternities, sororities and churches along with peace and youth organizations.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Fraternity parties a focus Another main goal of the Safe Neighborhood Alliance is to limit the amount of fraternity parties in their neighborhoods, or at least better enforce the city’s noise ordinance.
—Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2026
Mainly for the money Among the fraternity of dictators such revenue streams have now gone mainstream.
—Max Hastings, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraternity. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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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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