Synonyms of fraternity

fraternity

noun

frə-ˈtər-nə-tē 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in profession

the body of people in a profession or field of activity

the fraternity of civil engineers

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fraternity

The lawsuit includes a screenshot of a Snapchat conversation in which a fraternity member appears to invite others in the group to join in. — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said in a statement Monday that his office is considering whether to bring criminal charges related to a 2024 incident at the Chi Phi fraternity house. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

The fraternity and seven of its members were placed on temporary suspension that same day, the lawsuit said. — Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Everyone sees potential in its optimistic, egalitarian vision of a fraternity of nations. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026