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sorority

/səˈrɔːrəti/
so · ror · i · ty
Adverb:sororally
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Plural:sororities
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Adjective:sororal
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sorority Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A social, academic, or philanthropic society for female students in a university or college, typically designated by Greek letters.

Example

"During her first semester at the university, she joined a sorority that organized annual charity fundraisers."

2

A community, association, or fellowship of women linked by common interests, beliefs, or goals; a sisterhood.

Example

"The international conference fostered a strong sense of sorority among female scientists from around the globe."

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• Rhymes for sorority

• Nearby Words

sorex
sorghum
sororal
sorority
sorrel
sorriness
sorrow

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin 'sororitas' ('sisterhood'), derived from Classical Latin 'soror' ('sister'). The modern sense referring to a women's collegiate social organization was coined in the United States in 1882 as a female counterpart to 'fraternity'.

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