brotherhood
noun
broth·er·hood
ˈbrə-t͟hər-ˌhu̇d 
1
: the quality or state of being brothers
2
3
: an association (such as a labor union or monastic society) for a particular purpose
4
: the whole body of persons engaged in a business or profession
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Examples of brotherhood in a Sentence
they're a brotherhood of retired war veterans
a family that has been part of the brotherhood of police officers for four generations
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This film is both for me and for him, in honor of our brotherhood, and our profound love for the stories that shaped our childhood.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Garth was the last remaining member of the Band, and his death marks the end of their brotherhood.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Their on-screen brotherhood, real-life friendship, and shared love for bourbon inspired them to create their own whiskey company in 2021.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Every choice in appearance reflects the pride, purpose, and inherited legacy of our brotherhood.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Garth was the last remaining member of the Band, and his death marks the end of their brotherhood.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Their on-screen brotherhood, real-life friendship, and shared love for bourbon inspired them to create their own whiskey company in 2021.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Every choice in appearance reflects the pride, purpose, and inherited legacy of our brotherhood.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Brotherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brotherhood. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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brotherhood
noun
broth·er·hood
ˈbrət͟h-ər-ˌhu̇d
1
: the state of being brothers or a brother
2
: an association of people for a particular purpose
3
: the persons engaged in the same business or profession
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