Synonyms of fraternities

fraternities

noun

plural of fraternity

1

as in organizations

a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest

a firm believer in community service and a dedicated member of the local fraternity of Good Samaritans

Synonyms & Similar Words

• organizations
• institutions
• societies
• associations
• brotherhoods
• institutes
• chambers
• colleges
• councils
• guilds
• groups
• boards
• communes
• clubs
• leagues
• communities
• collectives
• fellowships
• chapters
• teams
• cadres
• sodalities
• consortia
• congresses
• partnerships
• coalitions
• orders
• alliances
• sororities
• cliques
• cooperatives
• circles
• parties
• squads
• clans
• camps
• blocs
• crews
• bodies
• branches
• coteries
• outfits
• locals
• memberships
• bands
• sisterhoods
• confederacies
• gangs
• juntas
• conspiracies
• cartels
• sets
• folds
• cabals
• syndicates
• klatches
• juntos
• lots
• rings
• faithfuls
• combines
• camarillas
• camorras

2

as in professions

the body of people in a profession or field of activity

the fraternity of civil engineers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• professions
• corps
• brotherhoods
• communities
• associations
• societies
• fellowships
• sodalities
• federations
• vocations
• organizations
• guilds
• clubs
• callings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fraternities

Court records detail the expansive cocaine trafficking ring that snared two Penn State University fraternities and led to charges against 14 people. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

The allegations stem from 2023 and 2024, Penn State said, adding that both fraternities operate off campus. — Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

The operation involved members of the Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi fraternities, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Abbatiello is among 14 people who are facing charges related to the coke trafficking operation where students and two off-campus fraternities were allegedly involved. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Scholarships on the site appear to be funded largely by an array of private groups, including foundations, associations, fraternities, unions and other organizations. — Todd Wallack, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2026

In a previous statement, the fraternity — which is 115 years old and is part of the Divine Nine, a group of nine historically Black fraternities and sororities — said the three men accused were not active or financial members of the fraternity. — Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026

And in perhaps the most anticipated pre-match event, five historically Black fraternities and sororities captivated fans with their signature stroll performances in the Current Landing Town Square. — Pj Green july 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

There are 26 fraternities and sororities at Stanford, and students in them represent about 25% of the university’s roughly 7,300 undergrads. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026