noun

sorority

sorority, women's student society

She decided to join a sorority in college.

She decided to join a sorority in college.

The sorority is hosting a charity event.

The sorority is hosting a charity event.

((a/the sorority)) a women's student society She joined a sorority.

Synonyms: sisterhood, women's club; Antonyms: fraternity (male equivalent)

From Latin 'soror' meaning 'sister' + '-ity'. It literally means a 'sisterhood'.

'Soror' is Latin for sister. A sorority is a group of 'sisters' in college.

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