fraternity
noun
fra·ter·ni·ty
frə-ˈtər-nə-tē 
plural fraternities
1
: a group of people associated or formally organized for a common purpose, interest, or pleasure: such as
a
: a fraternal order
b
c
: a men's student organization formed chiefly for social purposes having secret rites and a name consisting of Greek letters
d
: a student organization for scholastic, professional, or extracurricular activities
a debating fraternity
2
: the quality or state of being brothers : brotherliness
3
: persons of the same class, profession, character, or tastes
the racetrack fraternity
Examples of fraternity in a Sentence
an atmosphere of fraternity and cooperation
a firm believer in community service and a dedicated member of the local fraternity of Good Samaritans
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The Augustinian tradition emphasizes fraternity, humility, and reflection on our disordered desires.
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Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Records provided to The Star about the Alpha Tau Omega case were heavily redacted, obscuring the specific allegations against fraternity members.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
University officials have also been working with student organizations, including fraternity and sorority leaders, to reinforce expectations around responsible behavior.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
On the day of the 2025 shooting, a fraternity hosted a party at Community Park off-campus that drew hundreds of people.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Records provided to The Star about the Alpha Tau Omega case were heavily redacted, obscuring the specific allegations against fraternity members.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
University officials have also been working with student organizations, including fraternity and sorority leaders, to reinforce expectations around responsible behavior.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
On the day of the 2025 shooting, a fraternity hosted a party at Community Park off-campus that drew hundreds of people.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraternity. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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fraternity
noun
fra·ter·ni·ty
frə-ˈtər-nət-ē
plural fraternities
1
: a social, honorary, or professional organization
especially
: a social club of male college students
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