brotherhood
noun
broth·er·hood
ˈbrə-t͟hər-ˌhu̇d 
1
: the quality or state of being brothers
2
3
: an association (such as a labor union or monastic society) for a particular purpose
4
: the whole body of persons engaged in a business or profession
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Examples of brotherhood in a Sentence
they're a brotherhood of retired war veterans
a family that has been part of the brotherhood of police officers for four generations
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The show also tackles various themes, including brotherhood and the existential quandary some experience towards the end of an illustrious career.
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Jp Mangalindan, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Garden Grove Police Association President Brian Stroud described the relationship between police and firefighters as a special brotherhood, with a long history of both agencies being there for each other.
—Mona Darwish, Orange County Register, 24 Sep. 2024
The Irgun was rooted in the nationalism of Zionist leader Vladimir Jabotinsky, and while Lehi incorporated visions of Jewish and Arab brotherhood against British imperialism held by leader Abraham Stern.
—Eliot A. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 19 June 2015
The unlikely brotherhood between the pair of legendary lions takes center stage in the official trailer for Disney’s photorealistic Lion King prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King.
—EW.com, 10 Aug. 2024
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Jp Mangalindan, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Garden Grove Police Association President Brian Stroud described the relationship between police and firefighters as a special brotherhood, with a long history of both agencies being there for each other.
—Mona Darwish, Orange County Register, 24 Sep. 2024
The Irgun was rooted in the nationalism of Zionist leader Vladimir Jabotinsky, and while Lehi incorporated visions of Jewish and Arab brotherhood against British imperialism held by leader Abraham Stern.
—Eliot A. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 19 June 2015
The unlikely brotherhood between the pair of legendary lions takes center stage in the official trailer for Disney’s photorealistic Lion King prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King.
—EW.com, 10 Aug. 2024
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“Brotherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brotherhood. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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brotherhood
noun
broth·er·hood
ˈbrət͟h-ər-ˌhu̇d
1
: the state of being brothers or a brother
2
: an association of people for a particular purpose
3
: the persons engaged in the same business or profession
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