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confrérie — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • brethren noun An old-fashioned or formal plural of "brother", used especially for members of a religious, fraternal, or shared community.
  • brotherhood noun A close bond of loyalty and support like that between brothers.
  • fellowship noun A shared feeling of friendship and connection among people, or a group bound by common interests.

Senses

confrérie is used for these senses in English:

  • brethren (figuratively) The body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order.
  • brotherhood An association of people for any purpose, such as a society of monks; a fraternity.
  • fellowship A company of people that share the same interest or aim.

brotherhood — full definition

  1. noun A close bond of loyalty and support like that between brothers.
  2. noun An organized group of people united by a shared purpose, profession, or belief.

Related French words