brotherhood
noun
broth·er·hood
ˈbrə-t͟hər-ˌhu̇d 
1
: the quality or state of being brothers
2
3
: an association (such as a labor union or monastic society) for a particular purpose
4
: the whole body of persons engaged in a business or profession
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they're a brotherhood of retired war veterans
a family that has been part of the brotherhood of police officers for four generations
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Rather than love and romance, such movies evoke tears through male camaraderie and brotherhood — unsurprising, then, that war and sports films rate high on the list, at least if my boomer dad is anything to go by.
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Christina Newland, Vulture, 15 June 2024
The show also tackles various themes, including brotherhood and the existential quandary some experience towards the end of an illustrious career.
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Garden Grove Police Association President Brian Stroud described the relationship between police and firefighters as a special brotherhood, with a long history of both agencies being there for each other.
—Mona Darwish, Orange County Register, 24 Sep. 2024
The Irgun was rooted in the nationalism of Zionist leader Vladimir Jabotinsky, and while Lehi incorporated visions of Jewish and Arab brotherhood against British imperialism held by leader Abraham Stern.
—Eliot A. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 19 June 2015
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Christina Newland, Vulture, 15 June 2024
The show also tackles various themes, including brotherhood and the existential quandary some experience towards the end of an illustrious career.
—Jp Mangalindan, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Garden Grove Police Association President Brian Stroud described the relationship between police and firefighters as a special brotherhood, with a long history of both agencies being there for each other.
—Mona Darwish, Orange County Register, 24 Sep. 2024
The Irgun was rooted in the nationalism of Zionist leader Vladimir Jabotinsky, and while Lehi incorporated visions of Jewish and Arab brotherhood against British imperialism held by leader Abraham Stern.
—Eliot A. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 19 June 2015
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“Brotherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brotherhood. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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brotherhood
noun
broth·er·hood
ˈbrət͟h-ər-ˌhu̇d
1
: the state of being brothers or a brother
2
: an association of people for a particular purpose
3
: the persons engaged in the same business or profession
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