Definition

1. Noun:
   • A social organization for women, typically at a college or university: A sorority is a club or society for female students, often part of a national network, that focuses on sisterhood, social activities, academic support, and sometimes community service or philanthropy. Membership is usually selective and involves a process called "rushing" or "recruitment."

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She decided to join a sorority during her freshman year to make new friends.
  • The sorority organized a charity fundraiser for the local children's hospital.
  • Living in the sorority house was a memorable part of her college experience.

Advanced Usage

• "Sorority sister": A fellow member of the same sorority.

  • My sorority sister helped me study for the final exam.

• "Sorority life": The collective experience and activities associated with being in a sorority.

  • Sorority life involves a balance of social events, studies, and leadership opportunities.

Variants and Related Words

• Fraternity (n): A similar social organization, typically for male students.

  • His brother is a member of a fraternity on campus.

• Greek life (n, informal): A collective term for the system of fraternities and sororities on a college campus, named after the Greek letters used in their names.

  • Greek life is a significant part of the social scene at many American universities.

Synonyms

• Women's society: A formal group for women.
• Sisterhood: An organization or feeling of solidarity among women.

Related Phrases

• To rush a sorority: To participate in the recruitment process to join a sorority.

  • She plans to rush a sorority in the fall semester.

• Sorority house: A residential building owned by a sorority where some of its members live.

  • The sorority house is located just off campus.

Noun

1. a social club for female undergraduates