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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Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2025
Shelton said that while sexualized hazing is commonly associated with college organizations like fraternities, it is also frequently observed in high school sports.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Oliver Reetz Peter Lürssen’s presence within the fraternity of superyacht shipbuilders—both in stature and respect—is large.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Each incident has brought about severe criticism from the NFL fraternity, highlighting the lack of respect that comes with the act.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraternity. Accessed 18 Sep. 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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