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sisterhood

/ˈsɪs.tɚ.hʊd/
sis · ter · hood
Plural:sisterhoods
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Adjective:sisterly
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• noun

1

A feeling of shared kinship, solidarity, and mutual support among women.

Example

"The conference fostered a powerful sense of sisterhood among female entrepreneurs."

2

The state or relationship of being a sister.

Example

"Their bond of sisterhood remained strong despite living on different continents."

3

An association, society, or religious community of women linked by a common purpose, belief, or vocation.

Example

"She joined a charitable sisterhood dedicated to running local schools and hospitals."

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• Nearby Words

sissiness
sissy
sister
sisterhood
sisterless
sisterlike
sisterliness

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English susterhode, formed from sister (of Old English and Old Norse origin) and the suffix -hood (from Old English -had, denoting state, condition, or collective group).

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