sisterhood
Translation
sisterhood, solidarity, sorority
Examples
She felt a strong sense of sisterhood with her friends.
She felt a strong sense of sisterhood with her friends.
She joined a sisterhood of local artists.
She joined a sisterhood of local artists.
Grammar Patterns
a sense of ((sisterhood)) a feeling of solidarity among women She felt a strong sense of sisterhood with her friends.
a ((sisterhood)) of (people) a group of women with a shared interest She joined a sisterhood of local artists.
Similar Words
Synonyms: solidarity, fellowship, community
Etymology
From 'sister' + the suffix '-hood', which denotes a condition or state, like in 'childhood'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the female equivalent of 'brotherhood'. The 'hood' part implies a shared community or state.