fraternity (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /frəˈtɜːrnəti/

Definition

A brotherhood or society of men, especially one with a particular purpose or interest, such as a college fraternity.

Examples

• He joined a fraternity in his sophomore year.

• The fraternity organized a charity fundraiser.

• Membership in the fraternity is by invitation only.

How to Use fraternity

fraternity of (prepositional phrase)

A group of people united by a common interest or characteristic. — "He felt a deep fraternity of spirit with the other artists."

Synonyms of fraternity

Words with a similar meaning to fraternity:

• brotherhood
• fellowship
• association
• society

Antonyms of fraternity

Words with the opposite meaning to fraternity:

• sorority
• rivalry

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