fraternity
noun
fra·ter·ni·ty
frə-ˈtər-nə-tē 
plural fraternities
1
: a group of people associated or formally organized for a common purpose, interest, or pleasure: such as
a
: a fraternal order
b
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 in a Sentence
an atmosphere of fraternity and cooperation
a firm believer in community service and a dedicated member of the local fraternity of Good Samaritans
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Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Brendan, who attended the University of Illinois like his brother and even joined the same fraternity, also agreed to be interviewed.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Brendan, who attended the University of Illinois like his brother and even joined the same fraternity, also agreed to be interviewed.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Design Like other members of the elite retail fraternity—be it in fashion, horology, or real estate—Mercedes has found that its current customers desire increasingly overt forms of branding.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
Larry Feldman, a fellow personal injury attorney, was a member of the same Michigan State University fraternity as MacMeekin.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraternity. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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fraternity
noun
fra·ter·ni·ty
frə-ˈtər-nət-ē
plural fraternities
1
: a social, honorary, or professional organization
especially
: a social club of male college students
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