Synonyms of brotherhood

brotherhood

noun

ˈbrə-t͟hər-ˌhu̇d 

1

as in organization

a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest

they're a brotherhood of retired war veterans

Synonyms & Similar Words

• organization
• fraternity
• association
• society
• institution
• institute
• chamber
• council
• guild
• board
• group
• commune
• league
• consortium
• collective
• community
• college
• club
• fellowship
• chapter
• team
• cadre
• congress
• sodality
• partnership
• alliance
• coalition
• order
• clan
• cooperative
• circle
• squad
• clique
• crew
• camp
• party
• bloc
• body
• confederacy
• membership
• branch
• sisterhood
• sorority
• junta
• band
• gang
• faithful
• coterie
• conspiracy
• fold
• cartel
• set
• syndicate
• outfit
• junto
• cabal
• ring
• klatch
• lot
• combine
• local
• camarilla
• camorra

2

as in fraternity

the body of people in a profession or field of activity

a family that has been part of the brotherhood of police officers for four generations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fraternity
• profession
• corps
• community
• association
• vocation
• society
• federation
• fellowship
• sodality
• organization
• guild
• calling
• club

3

as in community

the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions

the brotherhood that existed between the medical missionaries and the villagers they served

Synonyms & Similar Words

• community
• friendship
• society
• comradeship
• fellowship
• company
• camaraderie
• generosity
• companionship
• intimacy
• comradery
• harmony
• familiarity
• compassion
• amity
• empathy
• goodwill
• cordiality
• friendliness
• affinity
• comity
• rapport
• sympathy
• benevolence
• concord
• civility
• kindliness
• love
• affection
• devotion
• charity
• nearness
• inseparability
• fondness
• chumminess

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loneliness
• lonesomeness
• forlornness

4

as in friendship

kindly concern, interest, or support

in a display of brotherhood, other writers rushed to the defense of the jailed journalist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• friendship
• amity
• generosity
• neighborliness
• cordiality
• goodwill
• good-fellowship
• friendliness
• benevolence
• community
• fellowship
• kindness
• kindliness
• comradeship
• harmony
• camaraderie
• charity
• companionship
• gemütlichkeit
• cordialness
• bonhomie
• collegiality
• tolerance
• comity
• rapport
• rapprochement
• concord
• civility
• communion
• sympathy
• empathy
• company
• affinity
• altruism
• selflessness
• unselfishness
• philanthropy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hatred
• venom
• malevolence
• intolerance
• hostility
• ill will
• antagonism
• enmity
• malice
• animosity
• hate
• antipathy
• rancor
• disfavor
• belligerency
• incivility
• quarrelsomeness
• querulousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brotherhood

Filmmakers have been inspired to use the game, and everything that surrounds it, as a vehicle for humanist stories, some with themes of brotherhood or resilience, and others carrying significant political messages. — Carlos Aguilar, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026

Now, Wilson sits on the cusp of joining that brotherhood, with just a week remaining until the NBA draft. — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 16 June 2026

The dynamic and ethos that Tuchel was hoping to cultivate — unity, leadership, ‘brotherhood’ — appears to have taken root. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 16 June 2026

The most recognizable are Holy Week processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands. — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026