sisterhood

American  

[sis-ter-hood] / ˈsɪs tərˌhʊd /

noun

1. the state of being a sister.

2. a group of sisters, especially of nuns or of female members of a church.

3. an organization of women with a common interest, as for social, charitable, business, or political purposes.

4. congenial relationship or companionship among women; mutual female esteem, concern, support, etc.

5. Usually the sisterhood. the community or network of women who participate in or support feminism.

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sisterhood British  

/ ˈsɪstəˌhʊd /

noun

1. the state of being related as a sister or sisters

2. a religious body or society of sisters, esp a community, order, or congregation of nuns

3. the bond between women who support the Women's Movement

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Etymology

Origin of sisterhood

First recorded in 1350–1400, sisterhood is from the Middle English word sosterhode. See sister, -hood

Example Sentences

The decision comes after "40 years of fellowship and sisterhood with those women", she told BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.

From BBC

Her hopes for sisterhood and support are dashed when her boss steals her business idea.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is above all a moving testament to the power of sisterhood.

From Los Angeles Times

Sisterhood wouldn’t be sisterhood without “Little Women,” Louisa May Alcott’s foundational depiction of the vicissitudes of 19th century family life in New England.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Using drawn portraiture and movement, Rama examines the nuances of sisterhood and communal experiences," Ms Duwaji's professional website reads.

From BBC

Related Words

• alliance
• community
• fellowship
• feminism
• sodality
• solidarity
• union