brotherhood
noun
broth·er·hood
ˈbrə-t͟hər-ˌhu̇d 
1
: the quality or state of being brothers
2
3
: an association (such as a labor union or monastic society) for a particular purpose
4
: the whole body of persons engaged in a business or profession
Examples of brotherhood in a Sentence
they're a brotherhood of retired war veterans
a family that has been part of the brotherhood of police officers for four generations
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
At the same time, the brotherhood between Cross and Sampson faced a deeply personal strain, tested not only by separate high-stakes missions that sent them searching for answers, but also by a secret that felt like betrayal.
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Choosing to offer wisdom and leadership is a transition many greats struggle with, but Jordan saw an opportunity with New Orleans to leave a piece of his legacy with each of his rookies and truly live up to the idea that the league is a brotherhood.
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Washington in turn thanked the Delaware leaders for their allegiance and their desire for brotherhood.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
At the same time, the brotherhood between Cross and Sampson faced a deeply personal strain, tested not only by separate high-stakes missions that sent them searching for answers, but also by a secret that felt like betrayal.
—Essence, 18 Mar. 2026
Choosing to offer wisdom and leadership is a transition many greats struggle with, but Jordan saw an opportunity with New Orleans to leave a piece of his legacy with each of his rookies and truly live up to the idea that the league is a brotherhood.
—Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Washington in turn thanked the Delaware leaders for their allegiance and their desire for brotherhood.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for brotherhood
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“Brotherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brotherhood. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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brotherhood
noun
broth·er·hood
ˈbrət͟h-ər-ˌhu̇d
1
: the state of being brothers or a brother
2
: an association of people for a particular purpose
3
: the persons engaged in the same business or profession
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