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broth·er·hood
\ˈbrəthə(r)ˌhu̇d\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English brotherhod, alteration (influenced by -hod -hood) of brotherhede, alteration (influenced by -hede as in godhede godhead) of brotherrede, from Old English brōthorrǣden, from brōthor brother + rǣden condition — more at kindred
1. : the quality or state of being brothers or a brother : the relation between brothers
2. : brotherly comradeship : fellowship, companionship, alliance
< dwelling with the natives in perfect peace and brotherhood >
3. : an association (as a guild, fraternity, or monastic society) for a particular purpose
4. : any one of several trade unions; especially : one among railroad employees
5.
a. : the whole body of persons engaged in a business or profession
< the medical brotherhood >
b. : a group sharing a common interest or quality
< the brotherhood of wind-swept pines >
< the brotherhood of the handicapped > |