English · Word Candidate

brotherhood

/ˈbɹʌðɚˌhʊd/

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Also seen as: brotherhoods

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Meaning · English

The state of being brothers or a brother (also figuratively).

Noun

brotherdom

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An association of people for any purpose, such as a society of monks; a fraternity.

Noun

James formed a kind of brotherhood for ex-pats who were working in Valencia.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “brotherhood” mean?

The state of being brothers or a brother (also figuratively).

Is “brotherhood” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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