Definition

1. Noun:
   • A close relationship or bond between women, often based on shared experiences, support, and solidarity: "sisterhood" refers to the feeling of kinship, loyalty, and mutual support among women.
   • An association, society, or organization of women united by a common purpose, interest, or belief: "sisterhood" can denote a formal group of women, such as a religious order, a charitable society, or a professional network.
   • The state or quality of being a sister; the relationship between sisters: In its most literal sense, "sisterhood" describes the familial bond between female siblings.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The conference celebrated the power of global sisterhood and women's empowerment.
  • She joined a religious sisterhood dedicated to education and healthcare.
  • There is a strong sense of sisterhood among the members of the research team.

Advanced Usage

• "A bond of sisterhood": emphasizes a deep, unbreakable connection of mutual support among women.

  • Their shared struggles created an unbreakable bond of sisterhood.

• "The sisterhood of...": used to specify a group united by a particular characteristic.

  • She felt part of the sisterhood of artists who supported each other's work.

Variants and Related Words

• Sisterly (adj): characteristic of or befitting a sister; showing kindness and affection like a sister.

  • She gave me sisterly advice when I needed it most.

• Sister (n): a female sibling; also used as a term of solidarity for another woman.

  • We are not related, but she is like a sister to me.

Synonyms

• Sorority: a society of women, especially at a college or university; often implies a social organization.
• Solidarity: unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.
• Kinship: blood relationship; or a sharing of characteristics or origins.

Related Phrases

• Sisterhood is powerful: a popular slogan emphasizing the collective strength of women.
  • The march was a testament to the idea that sisterhood is powerful.

Related Idioms

• A sister from another mister: (informal, playful) a very close female friend who is like a sister, though not biologically related.
  • We've been best friends since childhood; she's my sister from another mister.

Noun

1. a religious society of women who live together as sisters (especially an order of nuns)
2. an association or society of women who are linked together by a common religion or trade or interest
3. the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings