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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But in the early days, the top floor of 57 Broadway housed a small creative fraternity.
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Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
While studying economics at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, two fraternity brothers ahead of him went to work for Wachovia (which was acquired by Wells Fargo in 2008).
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Jeremiah’s fraternity brother Redbird (Tanner Zagarino) offers comfort in the form of bong hits and advice from his own break-up with his ex, Sean. Long story short, Jere-Bear needs to quit moping and fight for her.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 16 July 2025
Lk 10:25-37), that is, by meditating on the love that builds a fraternity open to all, without exception.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
While studying economics at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, two fraternity brothers ahead of him went to work for Wachovia (which was acquired by Wells Fargo in 2008).
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Jeremiah’s fraternity brother Redbird (Tanner Zagarino) offers comfort in the form of bong hits and advice from his own break-up with his ex, Sean. Long story short, Jere-Bear needs to quit moping and fight for her.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 16 July 2025
Lk 10:25-37), that is, by meditating on the love that builds a fraternity open to all, without exception.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for fraternity
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraternity. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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