noun
Uncommon
sorority
suh-RO-rih-tee
Sorority (noun) means a social organization for female students at a college or university, typically identified by Greek letters. Example: “She joined a sorority in her freshman year and made lifelong friends.”
noun
1
A social organization for female students at a college or university, typically identified by Greek letters.
"She joined a sorority in her freshman year and made lifelong friends."
"Every day is a party at this sorority!"
2
A group of women bonded together by a shared purpose; a sisterhood.
"The charity felt like a sorority of women supporting one another."
How to use sorority
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe female version of a fraternity — a club or sisterhood, especially on US college campuses.
UK vs US
Sororities and fraternities are a distinctly American college tradition; UK universities rarely use these terms.
Common pairings
join a sorority
sorority house
sorority sister
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Word forms
- Plural
- sororities
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Etymology
From Latin soror ("sister"), the female counterpart of "fraternity."
Synonyms
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women's fraternity
Rhymes for sorority
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What does “sorority” mean?
The word “sorority” means a social organization for female students at a college or university, typically identified by Greek letters. In plain terms, the female version of a fraternity — a club or sisterhood, especially on US college campuses.
How do you pronounce “sorority”?
“Sorority” is pronounced suh-RO-rih-tee (/səˈrɔrəti/ in IPA).
How do you use “sorority” in a sentence?
Here is “sorority” used in a sentence: “She joined a sorority in her freshman year and made lifelong friends.”
What is another word for “sorority”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sorority” include women's fraternity.
What part of speech is “sorority”?
“Sorority” is a noun.
Where does the word “sorority” come from?
The word “sorority” comes from Latin. From Latin soror ("sister"), the female counterpart of "fraternity.".
Is “sorority” a common word?
“Sorority” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sorority” have?
“Sorority” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a social organization for female students at a college or university, typically identified by Greek letters.
