fraternity
UK: frəˈtɜːnəti | US: frəˈtɜːrnəti
n. a group of people sharing a common profession, interest, or belief
n. a brotherly relationship or bond
n. (US) a male student society in a university or college
fraternity = frater<brother> + nity<noun suffix>
- frater: From Latin frater (brother), reflecting kinship or close association.
- nity: A noun-forming suffix derived from Latin -itas, indicating a state or condition.
Etymology Origin:
The word fraternity traces back to Latin fraternitas, combining frater (brother) and -itas (a suffix denoting abstract nouns). It originally described the bond between brothers, later expanding to metaphorical "brotherhoods" in religious, professional, or social contexts. The term entered Middle English via Old French fraternité, retaining its core idea of unity among members.
The fraternity organized a charity event for the local community.
A strong fraternity exists among veterans who served together.
He joined a college fraternity to build lifelong friendships.
The medical fraternity advocates for better working conditions.
Their shared struggles created an unbreakable fraternity.