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   brotherhood

   /ˈbrʌðəhʊd/

   noun

   • 1. the relationship between brothers: "the bonds of brotherhood" Similar comradeshipfellowshipbrotherlinessfraternalismkinshipcompanionshipcamaraderiefriendshipamityrapportesprit de corps
   • ▪ the feeling of kinship with and closeness to a group of people or all people: "a gesture of solidarity and brotherhood"
   • 2. an association or community of people linked by a common interest, religion, or trade: "a religious brotherhood" Similar societyassociationunionallianceinstitutionleagueguildcoalitionaffiliationconsortiumfraternityorderbodycommunityclubsyndicatecirclelodgeclansetcliquecoterierare:sodality
   • ▪ a trade union: North American "the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America"

   Word Origin Middle English: probably from obsolete brotherred (based on Old English -rǣden ‘condition, state’; compare with kindred). The change of suffix was due to association with words ending in -hood and -head1.

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   The meaning of BROTHERHOOD is the quality or state of being brothers. How to use brotherhood in a sentence.

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   BROTHERHOOD definition: 1. (the members of) a particular organization: 2. friendship and loyalty: 3. (the members of) a…. Learn more.

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   noun. the condition or quality of being a brother or brothers. the quality of being brotherly; fellowship. a fraternal or trade organization. all those engaged in a particular trade or profession or sharing a common interest or quality.

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   The relationship between a boy or man and his male siblings is known as brotherhood. Feeling that kind of connection with other people, even if you're not related, is also a kind of brotherhood.

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   BROTHERHOOD meaning: 1. (the members of) a particular organization: 2. friendship and loyalty: 3. (the members of) a…. Learn more.

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   An association of men united in a common interest, work, creed, etc., as a fraternity, religious order, or labor union. A belief in, or feeling of, unity and cooperation among men or among all people. All the members of a profession or trade.

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   Brotherhood is the affection and loyalty that you feel for people with whom you have something in common. People threw flowers into the river between the two countries as a symbolic act of brotherhood.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbrotherhood noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [countable + singular or plural verb] an organization formed for a particular purpose, especially a religious society or political organization. a brotherhood of union members. Topics Religion and festivals c2. [uncountable] the relationship of brothers. the ties of brotherhood. Word Origin.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBROTHERHOOD | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    BROTHERHOOD definition: 1. a group of men who have the same purpose or religious beliefs 2. friendship and loyalty, like…. Learn more.

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    What does the noun brotherhood mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun brotherhood, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. brotherhood has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. religion (Middle English) politics (late 1600s) See meaning & use.