Synonyms for

Fraternity

Verb / frʌˈtɜ:nʌti: / / frʌˈtɜ:nɪti: / Another word for fraternity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a group of people sharing a common profession or interest

Synonyms & similar words

frat brotherhood sodality brotherhood society association club guild order union organization league fellowship group company community crew clan tribe ensemble collective syndicate cooperative

Synonyms by register

Formal

brotherhood camaraderie fellowship kinship

Informal

mateship buddy system gang crew

Literary

confraternity fraternal bond

Antonyms

animosity enmity hostility rivalry strife discord antagonism

Common collocations

  • fraternity house
  • fraternity brother
  • fraternity life
  • fraternity system
  • fraternity pledge
  • fraternity membership
  • fraternity rush

Word family

noun fraternity
adjective fraternal

Usage note

Primarily refers to a male social organization at a college or university, but can also mean a sense of close fellowship or brotherhood among any group.

Example sentences

  1. The fraternity of firefighters worked together to put out the blazing house.
  2. I joined a fraternity of musicians who play together in a band.
  3. The fraternity of writers met once a month to share their work.
  4. The fraternity of gamers organized a tournament to raise money for charity.
  5. The fraternity of chefs cooked up a feast for the homeless shelter.

Quotes

  • Fraternity means being there for your brothers no matter what.
  • The fraternity of science is a brotherhood that spans the world.
  • Fraternity is the essence of a pure democracy.

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