Fraternity

Definitions

1. The quality of being brothers or brotherly; brotherhood.
   countable, uncountable
2. A group of people associated for a common purpose.
   countable, uncountable
3. A social organization of male students at a college or university; usually identified by Greek letters.
   Philippines, US, countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Having now so amply declared unto thee most of the principal things of this thrice-renowned and illustrious city, I will briefly by way of an epitome mention⟳ most of the other particulars thereof, and so finally shut⟳ up this narration: there are reported to be in Venice and the circumjacent islands two hundred churches in which are one hundred forth-three pairs of organs, fifty-four monasteries, twenty-six nunneries, fifty-six tribunals or places of judgment, seventeen hospitals, six companies or fraternities, whereof I have⟳ before spoken; one hundred and sixty-five marble statues of worthy personages, partly equestrial, partly pedestrial, which are erected in sundry places of the city, to the honour of those that either at home have⟳ prudently administered the commonweal, or abroad valiantly fought for the same.”

“The decision of Judge⟳ Stafford [to dismiss the case] represents an exhibition of raw power wielded by the well-organized fraternities of the medical profession against consumer groups working in the interest⟳ of women's health care.”

“Colin Schlank said he rushed a fraternity because he wanted to expand⟳ his social circle. […] “They’re called social fraternities for a reason⟳,” he said, “because you’re trying to branch out, you’re trying to meet⟳ new people.””

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