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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024broth•er•hood /ˈbrʌðɚˌhʊd/USA pronunciation n. - the quality of feeling a bond of friendship, affection, warmth, or loyalty toward another:[uncountable]a strong sense of brotherhood.
- an organization of people working in a certain trade or profession:[countable]the brotherhood of firefighters.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024broth•er•hood (bruᵺ′ər hŏŏd′),USA pronunciation n. - the condition or quality of being a brother or brothers.
- the quality of being brotherly;
fellowship. - a fraternal or trade organization.
- all those engaged in a particular trade or profession or sharing a common interest or quality.
- the belief that all people should act with warmth and equality toward one another, regardless of differences in race, creed, nationality, etc.
- 1250–1300; Middle English brithirhod (see brother, -hood); replacing early Middle English brotherhede; see -head
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: brotherhood /ˈbrʌðəˌhʊd/ n - the state of being related as a brother or brothers
- an association or fellowship, such as a trade union
- all persons engaged in a particular profession, trade, etc
- the belief, feeling, or hope that all people should regard and treat one another as equals
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