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Definition of confraternity

confraternity

/ˌkɒnfrəˈtɜːrnɪti/
con · fra · ter · ni · ty
Plural:confraternities
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• noun

1

A Christian voluntary association of laypeople, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, devoted to charitable works, religious observance, or pious service.

Example

"During the Renaissance, the local confraternity commissioned several altarpieces and funded a hospital for the poor."

2

A group or association of people linked by a shared profession, interest, or purpose.

Example

"He was warmly welcomed into the close-knit confraternity of rare book collectors."

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confoundedly
confounding
confoundingly
confraternity
confront
confrontation
confrontational

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Old French 'confraternité' or directly from Medieval Latin 'confraternitas', combining 'con-' (together) and 'fraternitas' (brotherhood), from Latin 'frater' (brother).

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