Agency Dictionary

Fraternity

nounPronunciation: /frəˈtɜːr.nə.ti/

What does “Fraternity” mean?

A spirit of brotherly solidarity, mutual goodwill, and shared support among individuals or groups.

Etymology

From Middle English fraternite, from Old French fraternité, from Latin fraternitas, "brotherhood", formed from frater, "brother". Latin frater and English brother descend from the same Indo-European word. In English the word names both the feeling of brotherhood among people and a body of people joined by a common interest or calling; in the United States it also names a male student society.

Usage note

In American English the first sense that comes to mind is often the college fraternity. The sense of brotherly feeling is clearer in phrases such as "liberty, equality, fraternity".

Synonyms

brotherhood
fellowship
kinship
solidarity
comradeship

Word family

fraternal
fraternally
fraternize
fraternization
fratricide

Rhymes with

eternity
maternity
paternity
modernity

Usage examples

I had ayahuasca experiences at Instituto Estrela Azul that saved my life and reconnected me to the healing power of nature and fraternity as much as I have found in many different books words of hope that helped me get through the worst.
Creative.11 - Thiago Patriota
A tremendous bubble head because fraternity and collaboration are profoundly important in life.

Concept

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