a 19th-century observer of American society noted that Americans had a fondness for forming sodalities
a tragic loss of life that was felt throughout the sodality of firefighters
Recent Examples on the WebHow big this sodality is has never been entirely clear.—Wired, 14 July 2022 Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with the procession through the streets of Melrose Park featuring the statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Italian sodalities and family candle.—Pioneer Press, chicagotribune.com, 22 May 2017
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Word History
Etymology
Latin sodalitat-, sodalitas comradeship, club, from sodalis comrade — more at sib
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