sisterhood
Translation
sisterhood, female solidarity, sorority
Examples
She felt a strong sense of sisterhood with her friends.
She felt a strong sense of sisterhood with her friends.
The organization promotes sisterhood among women.
The organisation promotes sisterhood among women.
Grammar Patterns
a sense of sisterhood ((with sb.)) a feeling of connection with other women She felt a strong sense of sisterhood with her friends.
Similar Words
solidarity, fellowship, sorority
Etymology
From 'sister' and the suffix '-hood', which denotes a state or collective group, similar to 'brotherhood'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'neighbourhood' as a community of neighbours. 'Sisterhood' is a community or bond between sisters (literal or figurative).