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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.
"She joined a sisterhood devoted to charitable work."

How to use sisterhood

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In 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

Word forms

sisterhoods plural

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Etymology

From Middle English susterhede, from sister plus -hood.

Origin: Middle English

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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.

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