sisterhood
1 synonym for sisterhood, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A close bond or solidarity felt among women.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use sisterhood
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sense of sisterhood
sisterhood of nuns
Etymology
From Middle English susterhede, from sister plus -hood.
Full origin of sisterhood →Frequently asked questions
What does “sisterhood” mean?
The word “sisterhood” means a close bond or solidarity felt among women. In plain terms, a feeling of closeness and support among women, or a formal group of women bound by faith or cause.
How do you pronounce “sisterhood”?
“Sisterhood” is pronounced SIHS-tuh-huud (/ˈsɪstɚˌhʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “sisterhood” in a sentence?
Here is “sisterhood” used in a sentence: “The support group was built on a strong sense of sisterhood.”
What part of speech is “sisterhood”?
“Sisterhood” is a noun.
Where does the word “sisterhood” come from?
The word “sisterhood” comes from Middle English. From Middle English susterhede, from sister plus -hood.
How many meanings does “sisterhood” have?
“Sisterhood” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a close bond or solidarity felt among women.
