Thesaurus results for FRATERNITY

fraternity

noun

frə-ˈtər-nə-tē

Definition of fraternity

as in organization

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

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as in profession

the body of people in a profession or field of activity the fraternity of civil engineers

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Recent Examples of fraternity The drug trafficking allegedly occurred in 2023 and 2024, primarily at two fraternity houses. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 The alleged ringleader of a cocaine trafficking ring involving two Penn State fraternities surrendered on Tuesday morning, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General announced. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 The alleged ringleader of a Penn State University fraternity cocaine distribution ring is now in custody. — Kelsie Cairns , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The cocaine was allegedly cut and packaged in the two fraternity houses for distribution on campus. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fraternity

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternity

Noun

Only if the issue is not corrected within that timeframe will the organization be administratively dissolved.

— Megan De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Cush addressed the allegations at Monday’s board meeting, saying the district has no contracts with the Alive Center and the board members have not benefited from their involvement with both organizations.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of organization

Noun

There was also a strong association with weight before pregnancy.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
In 1982, walking through a terminal at Newark International Airport in New Jersey, the Kissingers were accosted by Ellen Kaplan, a follower of Lyndon LaRouche, a cult leader with both Marxist and right-wing associations.

— Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

In Jonestown, the racial brotherhood that Jones had spoken about in San Francisco transmogrified into racial paternalism—or worse.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
There was a sense of brotherhood in the locker room among players and staff, said offensive guard Matthew Bergeron, who signed a four-year, $96 million contract extension on Saturday.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of brotherhood

Noun

Some of this can be attributed to a loss of trust in institutions, especially those tied to public health, thanks in part to the Covid-19 pandemic.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Moreover, the partnership serves as a historic moment, as the two institutions are exploring new sensory frontiers together for the first time.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of institution

Noun

No matter what happens the rest of the way, the relief corps is key to Atlanta having any postseason success.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Parrish said the deep wide receiver corps — which includes Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson and Hurst — has consistently pushed him throughout training camp.

— Abby DiSalvo, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of corps

Noun

British universities have been working to hire more academics from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds so that their faculties better reflect the broader society.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Women heavily lead or outnumber men in high-engagement categories like true crime, relationships, self-improvement, and society-and-culture.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of society

Noun

Amenities and experiences Guests head out on game drives, nature walks, and morning excursions with Herero and Himba communities, returning back to cocktails next to the pool in the main lounge area.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
But communities already are scrambling to store up road salt for the snowy season ahead.

— Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026