noun
sisterhood
SIHS-tuh-huud
Sisterhood (noun) means a close bond or solidarity felt among women. Example: “The support group was built on a strong sense of sisterhood.”
noun
1
A close bond or solidarity felt among women.
"The support group was built on a strong sense of sisterhood."
2
A religious community of women, or an organization of women united by a shared cause.
"In contrast, she said, women join sisterhoods and do volunteer work for Jewish fundraising organizations that are run and dominated by men."
— Eleanor Blau, Feminists Decry the Role Of Women in Jewish Life (1975)
"She joined a sisterhood devoted to charitable work."
How to use sisterhood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA feeling of closeness and support among women, or a formal group of women bound by faith or cause.
Common pairings
sense of sisterhood
sisterhood of nuns
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Word forms
- Plural
- sisterhoods
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Etymology
From Middle English susterhede, from sister plus -hood.
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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.
