Fraternity
/frəˈtɜːrnəti/
Definitions
2 meaningsA group of people, especially men, associated for a common purpose or interest; brotherhood.
/frəˈtɜːrnəti/
A group of people sharing a common interest or bond.
She felt a strong sense of fraternity with the other volunteers.
💡 Simply: Imagine a special club where guys hang out, do fun activities, and support each other like brothers. That's like a fraternity!
👶 For kids: A group of friends who like to do things together and help each other.
More Examples
The university's fraternities and sororities are known for their social events.
The concept of international fraternity is essential for global peace.
How It's Used
"He pledged to a fraternity during his freshman year."
"The club promoted a sense of fraternity among its members."
Brotherhood; the quality or feeling of being like brothers; a close relationship.
/frəˈtɜːrnəti/
Friendship, solidarity, and mutual support within a group.
The fraternity between the soldiers was evident in their actions.
💡 Simply: When people in a group really care for each other and support each other like a family, that's fraternity.
👶 For kids: When people are really good friends and help each other.
More Examples
The organization promoted a spirit of fraternity and cooperation.
The project was a testament to the fraternity of the research team.
How It's Used
"The political movement was built on principles of fraternity, equality, and liberty."
"The event aimed to foster fraternity among different cultural groups."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
brotherhood
A group of people united by a common interest or purpose.
"The brotherhood of musicians often collaborate on projects."
From Latin *frāternitās*, from *frāter* ('brother'). It originally referred to brotherhood or the state of being brothers, later evolving to mean a group of men with common interests or goals.
The term has been used since the 14th century, originally referring to brotherhood or close kinship.
Memory tip
Think of 'brotherhood' – a fraternity is like a group of brothers, sharing common goals.