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
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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Click above to watch Gadd and co-star Jamie Bell face off in a story about brotherhood, friendship, loyalty, anger and violence down the decades.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
In the present day, Ruben shows up unannounced at Niall’s wedding, launching the series’ time-hopping study of the fragility of their brotherhood — and the cyclical violence and trauma that bond them.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2026
Capturing 30 years in the lives of these broken men, Half Man is a six-part limited series exploring brotherhood, violence, and the intense fragility of male relationships.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
The Marines appeared in their service greens, and the event followed a theatrical script meant to build camaraderie, brotherhood, and Esprit de Corps.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
In the present day, Ruben shows up unannounced at Niall’s wedding, launching the series’ time-hopping study of the fragility of their brotherhood — and the cyclical violence and trauma that bond them.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2026
Capturing 30 years in the lives of these broken men, Half Man is a six-part limited series exploring brotherhood, violence, and the intense fragility of male relationships.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
The Marines appeared in their service greens, and the event followed a theatrical script meant to build camaraderie, brotherhood, and Esprit de Corps.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for brotherhood
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“Brotherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brotherhood. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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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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