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sisterhood

noun

sis·​ter·​hood ˈsi-stər-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce sisterhood (audio)
Synonyms of sisterhoodnext
1
a
: the state of being a sister
b
: sisterly relationship
2
: a community or society of sisters
especially : a society of women in a religious order
3
: the solidarity of women based on shared conditions, experiences, or concerns

Examples of sisterhood in a Sentence

The bonds of sisterhood have helped unite women to fight for social equality.
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Along the way, what began as a parasocial relationship evolved into a bit of a sisterhood among the influencers, which led to them sharing information and coordinating their activities with each other. Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025 The next day was sisterhood ceremony on the rooftop of Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias followed by a reception dinner and after-party at Restaurante Donjuan. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 Friendship and sisterhood are, of course, central to the film. Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2025 More than ever, the musical becomes a story of mutually nourishing sisterhood. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sisterhood

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of sisterhood was in the 14th century

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“Sisterhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sisterhood. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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sisterhood

noun
sis·​ter·​hood ˈsis-tər-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce sisterhood (audio)
1
: the state of being a sister
2
: a community or society of sisters

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