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- DictionarySis·ter·hood/ˈsistərˌho͝od/
noun
- 1. the relationship between sisters: "much of sisterhood is about sharing lipsticks"
- 2. an association, society, or community of women linked by a common interest, religion, or trade: "the Anglicans set up Sisterhoods all over England"
a religious society of women who live together as sisters (especially an order of nuns) see more. noun. an association or society of women who are linked together by a common religion or trade or interest. synonyms: sistership. see more.
5 days ago · noun. 1. the state of being a sister. 2. a group of sisters, esp. of nuns or of female members of a church. 3. an organization of women with a common interest, as for social, charitable, business, or political purposes. 4. congenial relationship or companionship among women; mutual female esteem, concern, support, etc.
1. [noncount] : the close relationship among women based on shared experiences, concerns, etc. The bonds of sisterhood have helped unite women to fight for social equality. 2. [count] : a community or society of women — usually singular. She is a member of the sisterhood.
There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun sisterhood. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
[countable + singular or plural verb] a group of women who live in a community together, especially a religious one. See sisterhood in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: sisterhood. Definition of sisterhood noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
A belief in or feeling of unity and cooperation among women. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: sistership. sorority. unity. sodality. sisterly. friendship. bond. Other Word Forms of Sisterhood. Noun. Singular: sisterhood. Plural: sisterhoods.
n. 1. the state of being a sister. 2. a group of nuns or other females bound by religious ties. 3. an organization of women with a common interest, as for social or charitable purposes. 4. congenial relationship among women. 5. the community or network of women who support feminism. [1350–1400]
