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fraternity

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

fra·ter·ni·ty

noun \frə-ˈtər-nə-tē\
plural fra·ter·ni·ties

Definition of FRATERNITY

1
: a group of people associated or formally organized for a common purpose, interest, or pleasure: as a : a fraternal order b : guild 1 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

  1. an atmosphere of fraternity and cooperation
  2. <a firm believer in community service and a dedicated member of the local fraternity of Good Samaritans>

First Known Use of FRATERNITY

14th century

Rhymes with FRATERNITY

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