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sorority

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Noun — A social organization for female students at a college or university, typically identified by Greek letters.

How to use sorority

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join a sorority sorority house sorority sister

Etymology

From Latin soror ("sister"), the female counterpart of "fraternity."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sorority” mean?

The word “sorority” means a social organization for female students at a college or university, typically identified by Greek letters. In plain terms, the female version of a fraternity — a club or sisterhood, especially on US college campuses.

How do you pronounce “sorority”?

“Sorority” is pronounced suh-RO-rih-tee (/səˈrɔrəti/ in IPA).

How do you use “sorority” in a sentence?

Here is “sorority” used in a sentence: “She joined a sorority in her freshman year and made lifelong friends.”

What is another word for “sorority”?

Words with a similar meaning to “sorority” include women's fraternity.

What part of speech is “sorority”?

“Sorority” is a noun.

Where does the word “sorority” come from?

The word “sorority” comes from Latin. From Latin soror ("sister"), the female counterpart of "fraternity.".

Is “sorority” a common word?

“Sorority” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “sorority” have?

“Sorority” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a social organization for female students at a college or university, typically identified by Greek letters.

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