Meaning & use
Brotherhood
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A close association of people bound together by shared interests, feelings, beliefs, or a sense of kinship.
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The veterans described a lasting brotherhood formed during their years of service.
The union promoted a spirit of brotherhood among workers from different trades.
A note on using this word
Though the word literally derives from 'brother,' it is widely used to describe bonds of solidarity that need not involve an actual family relation or, increasingly, a single gender.
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2. noun
An organization or society of people associated for a common purpose.
He joined a brotherhood dedicated to charitable work.
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