sisterhood
noun
sis·ter·hood
ˈsi-stər-ˌhu̇d 
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The bonds of sisterhood have helped unite women to fight for social equality.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 11 June 2025
The sisterhood, dances and skits became a refuge for her.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 June 2025
In this evil place that was designed to dehumanize you, these women created this sisterhood and refused to allow that to happen.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 4 June 2025
All survived, forging a sisterhood that endured and resulted in lifelong activism.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 11 June 2025
The sisterhood, dances and skits became a refuge for her.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 June 2025
In this evil place that was designed to dehumanize you, these women created this sisterhood and refused to allow that to happen.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 4 June 2025
All survived, forging a sisterhood that endured and resulted in lifelong activism.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sisterhood
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“Sisterhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sisterhood. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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sisterhood
noun
sis·ter·hood
ˈsis-tər-ˌhu̇d
1
: the state of being a sister
2
: a community or society of sisters
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