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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To me, America meant Walt Whitman, the land of new rhythm, the coming brotherhood of the whole world.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
Recommended Resilience Women in construction find solidarity as ‘sisters in the brotherhood’
Moreover, a growing number appear to have resigned themselves to the once-taboo prospect of ceding territory to reach a deal.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
In a shocking but logical end to their brotherhood, Oz strangles Victor Aguilar to death, throws his ID in the river, and leaves his anonymous body to be found by the next passing stranger.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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.
—Christina Newland, Vulture, 15 June 2024
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
Recommended Resilience Women in construction find solidarity as ‘sisters in the brotherhood’
Moreover, a growing number appear to have resigned themselves to the once-taboo prospect of ceding territory to reach a deal.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
In a shocking but logical end to their brotherhood, Oz strangles Victor Aguilar to death, throws his ID in the river, and leaves his anonymous body to be found by the next passing stranger.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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.
—Christina Newland, Vulture, 15 June 2024
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“Brotherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brotherhood. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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