sorority
noun
so·ror·i·ty
sə-ˈrȯr-ə-tē 
-ˈrär-
plural sororities
: a club of women
specifically
: a women's student organization formed chiefly for social purposes and having a name consisting of Greek letters
Examples of sorority in a Sentence
She wanted to pledge a sorority.
Recent Examples on the Web
Harris graduated from the historically Black college Howard University, joined a historically Black sorority and was a Congressional Black Caucus member.
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Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 31 July 2024
Related Articles Harris mobilizes grassroots activists, sorority sisters.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024
The campaign has already deployed it at events and rallies.
Constituents that represent people of color, from her national sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha to the Asian American Action Fund, are lining up to host virtual and in-person fundraisers, rallies and massive canvassing efforts.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2024
While the prospect of Harris as president has inspired many Black professionals, activists and sorority sisters to volunteer, donate and share memes of the VP as Wonder Woman, the mood is more tepid among some blue-collar workers like Jones — women struggling with rising rents and grocery prices.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2024
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Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 31 July 2024
Related Articles Harris mobilizes grassroots activists, sorority sisters.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024
The campaign has already deployed it at events and rallies.
Constituents that represent people of color, from her national sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha to the Asian American Action Fund, are lining up to host virtual and in-person fundraisers, rallies and massive canvassing efforts.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2024
While the prospect of Harris as president has inspired many Black professionals, activists and sorority sisters to volunteer, donate and share memes of the VP as Wonder Woman, the mood is more tepid among some blue-collar workers like Jones — women struggling with rising rents and grocery prices.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2024
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“Sorority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorority. Accessed 8 Sep. 2024.
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sorority
noun
so·ror·i·ty
sə-ˈrȯr-ət-ē
-ˈrär-
plural sororities
: a club of women especially at a college
Etymology
from Latin sororitas "sisterhood," from earlier soror "sister"
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