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confraternity

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Confraternity (noun) means a group of people who share the same interest.

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A group of people who share the same interest.

A brotherhood formed for a religious purpose.

A close, friendly bond like that between brothers.

"I had seen and done things in the past few days that my entire life had not prepared me for, and I had felt emotions unknown to me: righteous anger, political confraternity and solidarity, deep fear." — Greg Bear, Moving Mars (1993)

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Came into English from Middle French confraternité.

Rhymes for confraternity

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What is the meaning of confraternity?

"confraternity" (noun) means a group of people who share the same interest.

What are the different meanings of confraternity?

"confraternity" has 3 main meanings: 1. A group of people who share the same interest; 2. A brotherhood formed for a religious purpose; 3. A close, friendly bond like that between brothers.