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   Broth·er·hood

   /ˈbrəT͟Hərˌ(h)o͝od/

   

   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, society, or community of people linked by a common interest, religion, or trade: "a religious brotherhood" Similar societyassociationunionallianceinstitutionleagueguildcoalitionaffiliationconsortiumfraternityorderbodycommunityclubsyndicatecirclelodgeclansetcliquecoterierare:sodality
   • ▪ a labor 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBROTHERHOOD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a feeling of shared interests and support among men, or more generally, among all humans. A brotherhood is also the membership of an organization of men, or the organization itself. (Definition of brotherhood from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBROTHERHOOD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a feeling of shared interests and support among men, or more generally, among all humans. A brotherhood is also the membership of an organization of men, or the organization itself. (Definition of brotherhood from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBROTHERHOOD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · 1. the state of being related as a brother or brothers. 2. an association or fellowship, such as a trade union. 3. all persons engaged in a particular profession, trade, etc. 4. the belief, feeling, or hope that all people should regard and treat one another as equals. Collins English Dictionary.

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

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   Check pronunciation: brotherhood. Definition of brotherhood noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. 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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   Definition of brotherhood in English: cite. brotherhood. Pronunciation: /ˈbrʌðəhʊd/ noun. 1[mass noun] the feeling of kinship with and closeness to a group of people or all people: a gesture of solidarity and brotherhood. More example sentences. There is a feeling of brotherhood and affection awakened here.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › brotherhood_nbrotherhood, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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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.