fraternity
noun
fra·ter·ni·ty
frə-ˈtər-nə-tē 
plural fraternities
1
: a group of people associated or formally organized for a common purpose, interest, or pleasure: such as
a
: a fraternal order
b
c
: a men's student organization formed chiefly for social purposes having secret rites and a name consisting of Greek letters
d
: a student organization for scholastic, professional, or extracurricular activities
a debating fraternity
2
: the quality or state of being brothers : brotherliness
3
: persons of the same class, profession, character, or tastes
the racetrack fraternity
Examples of fraternity in a Sentence
an atmosphere of fraternity and cooperation
a firm believer in community service and a dedicated member of the local fraternity of Good Samaritans
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 May 2025
Several members of the fraternity jumped in to save the six students, according to Sigma Pi’s Cal State Fullerton chapter.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
According to the fraternity, Daniel entered the water at Lake Havasu River alongside three fraternity brothers and two members of a sorority that joined the brothers on the trip.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
The ring bore Baker's name, his graduation year of 1967, and the Greek letters of his fraternity.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 May 2025
Several members of the fraternity jumped in to save the six students, according to Sigma Pi’s Cal State Fullerton chapter.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
According to the fraternity, Daniel entered the water at Lake Havasu River alongside three fraternity brothers and two members of a sorority that joined the brothers on the trip.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
The ring bore Baker's name, his graduation year of 1967, and the Greek letters of his fraternity.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 17 May 2025
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraternity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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fraternity
noun
fra·ter·ni·ty
frə-ˈtər-nət-ē
plural fraternities
1
: a social, honorary, or professional organization
especially
: a social club of male college students
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