fraternity
noun
fra·ter·ni·ty
frə-ˈtər-nə-tē 
plural fraternities
1
: a group of people associated or formally organized for a common purpose, interest, or pleasure: such as
a
: a fraternal order
b
c
: a men's student organization formed chiefly for social purposes having secret rites and a name consisting of Greek letters
d
: a student organization for scholastic, professional, or extracurricular activities
a debating fraternity
2
: the quality or state of being brothers : brotherliness
3
: persons of the same class, profession, character, or tastes
the racetrack fraternity
Examples of fraternity in a Sentence
an atmosphere of fraternity and cooperation
a firm believer in community service and a dedicated member of the local fraternity of Good Samaritans
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Mason Greve, of Valparaiso, commuted for his first three years and lived in a fraternity house his final year.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
Worn by graduating seniors, athletes, and fraternity members, varsity jackets have long been a fashionable choice for bold expression on campus.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The theme of fraternity ran through his entire pontificate with vibrant tones.
—Abc News, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2025
At campuses across our country, data show members of fraternities and sororities are a credit to their institutions.
—Wynn Smiley, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
Worn by graduating seniors, athletes, and fraternity members, varsity jackets have long been a fashionable choice for bold expression on campus.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The theme of fraternity ran through his entire pontificate with vibrant tones.
—Abc News, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2025
At campuses across our country, data show members of fraternities and sororities are a credit to their institutions.
—Wynn Smiley, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fraternity
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraternity. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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fraternity
noun
fra·ter·ni·ty
frə-ˈtər-nət-ē
plural fraternities
1
: a social, honorary, or professional organization
especially
: a social club of male college students
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