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Sorority

Verb / sɜ:ˈɔ:rʌti: / Another word for sorority — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A sorority is a social organization for women, typically associated with colleges or universities.

Synonyms & similar words

sisterhood soror sororities

Synonyms by register

Formal

sisterhood guild order fellowship

Informal

sisterhood group club crew

Literary

sisterhood coven sisterly bond

Antonyms

fraternity brotherhood association club society organization

Common collocations

  • join a sorority
  • sorority house
  • sorority life
  • sorority sister
  • sorority rush
  • sorority event
  • sorority chapter

Word family

noun sorority

Usage note

A sorority is a women's social organization, typically found at universities. It is often contrasted with a fraternity, which is a similar organization for men.

Example sentences

  1. She's in a sorority that does a lot of charity work.
  2. I'm thinking about joining a sorority when I go to college.
  3. Her sorority sisters helped her through a tough time.
  4. The sorority held a fundraiser to support a local charity.
  5. She made a lot of lifelong friends through her sorority.

Quotes

  • 'Sorority life helped me develop my leadership skills, and it's where I met some of my closest friends.' -Alexis Jones
  • 'Sorority life is not just four years, it's for life.' -Unknown
  • 'The sorority is the training ground for all such social qualities as would be of service in after life.' -Julia Ward Howe

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