frat

Thân thiện

A group of fraternity members gather on the front steps of their house.

Definition

Noun: 1. A social organization for male college or university students: A "frat" is an informal term for a fraternity, which is a social club or brotherhood for male undergraduates. These organizations are typically identified by Greek letters and are often part of a larger system on a campus. Membership is usually selective, based on a process called "rushing" and "pledging." * He decided to join a frat to make friends and participate in campus social events. * The frat house is located just off campus.

Usage Notes

• Informal/Shortened Form: "Frat" is the common, informal shortening of the full word "fraternity." While widely used in casual conversation, the official name of the organization is typically "fraternity."
• Context: The term is almost exclusively used in the context of North American higher education (colleges and universities).
• Connotation: The connotation can be neutral, simply referring to the organization, but it can sometimes carry informal or stereotypical associations related to social life, parties, or exclusivity.

Examples

• As a subject:
• With a possessive:
• Describing location/events:
• Discussing membership:

Advanced Usage

• "Frat culture": Refers to the collective social norms, behaviors, and traditions associated with fraternity life on a campus.
  • The documentary examined the positive and negative aspects of frat culture.
• "Frat brother": A fellow member of the same fraternity.
  • Even after graduation, he stays in touch with his frat brothers.

Variants and Related Words

• Fraternity (n): The full, formal term for the organization.
  • She attended a formal event hosted by the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity.
• Sorority (n): The equivalent social organization for female undergraduates.
  • Her sorority and his frat often co-host events together.
• Greek life (n): The collective term for the system of fraternities and sororities on a campus.
  • He was very involved in Greek life during his college years.

Synonyms

• Brotherhood: Emphasizes the close bonds and fellowship among members.
• Social club: A more general term that describes the primary function.

Related Phrases

• To rush a frat: To participate in the process of visiting different fraternities with the intent of possibly joining one.
  • He plans to rush a frat during his freshman year.
• To pledge a frat: To accept an invitation to join and undergo a period of initiation before becoming a full member.
  • After receiving a bid, he decided to pledge the Delta Tau Delta frat.
• Frat house: The residential building where members of a fraternity often live.
  • The old frat house was renovated last summer.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a social club for male undergraduates

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