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   brotherhood

   /ˈbrʌðəhʊd/

   noun

   • 1. the relationship between brothers: "the bonds of brotherhood" Similar comradeshipfellowshipbrotherlinessfraternalismkinshipcompanionshipcamaraderiefriendshipamityrapportesprit de corps
   • ▪ the feeling of kinship with and closeness to a group of people or all people: "a gesture of solidarity and brotherhood"
   • 2. an association or community of people linked by a common interest, religion, or trade: "a religious brotherhood" Similar societyassociationunionallianceinstitutionleagueguildcoalitionaffiliationconsortiumfraternityorderbodycommunityclubsyndicatecirclelodgeclansetcliquecoterierare:sodality
   • ▪ a trade union: North American "the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America"

   Word Origin Middle English: probably from obsolete brotherred (based on Old English -rǣden ‘condition, state’; compare with kindred). The change of suffix was due to association with words ending in -hood and -head1.

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   The meaning of BROTHERHOOD is the quality or state of being brothers. How to use brotherhood in a sentence.

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   BROTHERHOOD definition: 1. (the members of) a particular organization: 2. friendship and loyalty: 3. (the members of) a…. Learn more.

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   noun. the condition or quality of being a brother or brothers. the quality of being brotherly; fellowship. a fraternal or trade organization. all those engaged in a particular trade or profession or sharing a common interest or quality.

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   The relationship between a boy or man and his male siblings is known as brotherhood. Feeling that kind of connection with other people, even if you're not related, is also a kind of brotherhood. This word is limited to the male gender; in families, brotherhood is the relationship between brothers.

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   Brotherhood is the affection and loyalty that you feel for people who you have something in common with. People threw flowers into the river between the two countries as a symbolic act of brotherhood.

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   Define brotherhood. brotherhood synonyms, brotherhood pronunciation, brotherhood translation, English dictionary definition of brotherhood. n. 1. The state or relationship of being brothers. 2. Fellowship. 3. An association of men, such as a fraternity or union, united for common purposes.

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   Definition of brotherhood noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.