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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The alleged hazing took place at the Alpha Nu fraternity house in Austin, Lyon said.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Nov. 2025
Indiana University will lift its blanket suspension that barred fraternities from hosting parties and other activities after a string of hazing incidents on the Bloomington campus.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025
The alleged hazing took place at the Alpha Nu fraternity house in Austin, Lyon said.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
After four decades of feeding everyone from neighborhood families to fraternity houses, and at least one Georgia governor, one of Athens’ most beloved restaurateurs is ready to retire.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraternity. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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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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