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confraternity Synonyms
Another word for confraternity
Choosing another word for confraternity depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A Christian voluntary association of laypeople, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, devoted to charitable works, religious observance, or pious service.
Usage Example
"During the Renaissance, the local brotherhood commissioned several altarpieces and funded a hospital for the poor."
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brotherhood
sodality
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fraternity
fellowship
guild
• noun (Context 2)
A group or association of people linked by a shared profession, interest, or purpose.
Usage Example
"He was warmly welcomed into the close-knit brotherhood of rare book collectors."
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brotherhood
fraternity
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fellowship
society
association
guild
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Confraternity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/confraternity