fraternity

/frə'tə:niti/
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fraternity

The medical fraternity gathered for their annual conference.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A group of people sharing a common profession or interests: A fraternity can refer to a community of individuals united by their occupation, field of study, or shared interests, often implying a sense of camaraderie and mutual support.
    • A social organization for male college students: In North American universities, a fraternity is a social club, typically with a Greek-letter name, for male undergraduate students, often involving shared living quarters and organized activities.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • There is a strong sense of solidarity within the legal fraternity. (This refers to the community of lawyers.)
    • He decided to join a fraternity during his freshman year at university. (This refers to a male social club on campus.)
Advanced Usage
  • "The fraternity of nations": This phrase metaphorically describes the community of all nations, emphasizing ideals of brotherhood and cooperation.
    • The treaty was signed in the spirit of the fraternity of nations.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fraternal (adj): Relating to or characteristic of a fraternity; brotherly.
    • They maintained a fraternal bond long after graduation.
  • Fraternize (verb): To associate or form a friendship with someone, often used in contexts where such association is discouraged.
    • Soldiers were ordered not to fraternize with the local population.
Synonyms
  • Brotherhood: A close-knit group of people, especially men, sharing common interests or goals.
  • Guild: An association of people with similar interests or pursuits, especially in a trade or craft.
  • Society: An organized group of people with a common purpose or interest.
Related Phrases
  • Fraternity house: The residential building where members of a college fraternity live.
    • The party was held at the Sigma Chi fraternity house.
Related Idioms
  • "Fraternity and sorority life": A collective term for the system of social organizations for male (fraternities) and female (sororities) students in colleges.
    • Fraternity and sorority life is a major part of the campus culture at many American universities.
fraternity

The medical fraternity gathered for their annual conference.

Noun
  1. people engaged in a particular occupation
    • the medical fraternity
  2. a social club for male undergraduates

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