Main Entry:

fra·ter·ni·ty

Pronunciation:

\frə-ˈtər-nə-tē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural fra·ter·ni·ties

Date:

14th century

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 : brotherliness3: persons of the same class, profession, character, or tastes <the racetrack fraternity>