noun
fraternity
fruh-TUR-nih-tee
noun
1
A feeling of brotherhood and mutual support among a group of people.
"There was a strong sense of fraternity among the veterans."
2
A social organization of male college students, typically identified by Greek letters.
"He lived in the fraternity house for two years."
3
A group of people who share the same profession or interests.
"The racing fraternity gathered for the season's first event."
How to Use Fraternity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBrotherhood — either an emotional bond, a college social club, or a shared professional community.
Common pairings
liberty, equality, fraternity
join a fraternity
the racing fraternity
Word Forms
fraternities plural
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Etymology
From Latin fraternitas, from frater, "brother."