brotherhood

[ bruhth-er-hood ]
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noun
  1. the condition or quality of being a brother or brothers.

  2. the quality of being brotherly; fellowship.

  1. a fraternal or trade organization.

  2. all those engaged in a particular trade or profession or sharing a common interest or quality.

  3. the belief that all people should act with warmth and equality toward one another, regardless of differences in nationality, creed, ethnicity, etc.

Origin of brotherhood

1
1250–1300; Middle English brithirhod (see brother, -hood); replacing early Middle English brotherhede;see -head

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British Dictionary definitions for brotherhood

brotherhood

/ (ˈbrʌðəˌhʊd) /


noun
  1. the state of being related as a brother or brothers

  2. an association or fellowship, such as a trade union

  1. all persons engaged in a particular profession, trade, etc

  2. the belief, feeling, or hope that all people should regard and treat one another as equals

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