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