fraternity
Translation
fraternity, brotherhood, fellowship
Examples
He joined a fraternity in college.
He joined a fraternity in college.
There is a sense of fraternity among the soldiers.
There is a sense of fraternity among the soldiers.
Grammar Patterns
a fraternity of ((sb.)) a group of people sharing a profession or interests There is a fraternity of artists in this city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brotherhood, fellowship, association
Etymology
From Latin 'frater' (brother), meaning 'brotherhood'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'frater', Latin for 'brother'. It's a group of 'brothers'.