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Definition of brotherhood

brotherhood

/ˈbrʌð.ər.hʊd/
broth · er · hood
Plural:brotherhoods
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Adjective:brotherly
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• noun

1

A feeling of kinship, solidarity, and mutual support among people, or the state of being brothers.

Example

"Working together through the crisis forged a lasting sense of brotherhood among the rescue volunteers."

2

An association, society, labor union, or community of people linked by a common profession, religion, or shared interest.

Example

"The medieval brotherhood of stonemasons guarded its architectural techniques closely."

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• Rhymes for brotherhood

• Nearby Words

brothel
brothelkeeper
brother
brotherhood
brotherless
brotherlike
brotherliness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as brotherhede, combining Old English brōþor ('brother') with the suffix -hood, denoting a state, condition, or collective group.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brotherhood. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brotherhood
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