fraternity

noun
UK: /frəˈtɜː.nə.ti/
US: /frəˈtɝː.nə.ti/

  1. A group of people sharing common interests or aims; a feeling of friendship and support.

    1. The club promoted a strong sense of fraternity among its members.
    2. The project fostered a spirit of fraternity between the two previously divided communities.

  2. A social organization for male students at a college or university, typically identified by Greek letters.

    1. He joined a fraternity to make friends at college.
    2. Many successful people attribute their networking skills to their time in a fraternity.

Synonyms

brotherhood fellowship society league

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fraternity" in English means: A group of people sharing common interests or aims; a feeling of friendship and support., A social organization for male students at a college or university, typically identified by Greek letters..

The phonetic transcription of "fraternity" is /frəˈtɜː.nə.ti/ in British English and /frəˈtɝː.nə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fraternity": brotherhood, fellowship, society, league.

Example usage of "fraternity": "The club promoted a strong sense of fraternity among its members.". More examples on the page.