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Definition of fraternalism

fraternalism

/frəˈtɜːrnəlɪzəm/
fra · ter · nal · ism
Adverb:fraternally
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Plural:fraternalisms
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Adjective:fraternal
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• noun

1

The quality, state, or principle of acting with brotherly solidarity, mutual support, and fellowship toward others.

Example

"The labor movement fostered a strong sense of fraternalism among workers from diverse backgrounds."

2

The organization, practices, or system of mutual-aid societies, lodges, and fraternal orders.

Example

"Historians have noted that late nineteenth-century American fraternalism provided vital social safety nets before the rise of modern insurance."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the adjective 'fraternal' (ultimately from Latin fraternus, meaning 'brotherly', from frater, 'brother') combined with the suffix '-ism'.

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