sorority
noun
so·ror·i·ty
sə-ˈrȯr-ə-tē 
-ˈrär-
plural sororities
: a club of women
specifically
: a women's student organization formed chiefly for social purposes and having a name consisting of Greek letters
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She wanted to pledge a sorority.
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But when a hazing incident puts their charter in jeopardy, Caroline enlists Lucien’s help to get the US vice president’s daughter Annie (Savannah Lee Smith) to pledge her sorority.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
Following the proposal, the couples — who have been living in sorority and fraternity-esque housing facilities — enjoy a honeymoon-like vacation before moving in together and planning a wedding.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Aftermath of Timothy Piazza's death Piazza's death prompted Penn State to adopt several policy changes for sororities and fraternities.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
The movie follows the optimistic and stylish sorority queen Woods (Witherspoon), who attends Harvard Law to win back her college boyfriend Warner (Davis).
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 25 Sep. 2024
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
Following the proposal, the couples — who have been living in sorority and fraternity-esque housing facilities — enjoy a honeymoon-like vacation before moving in together and planning a wedding.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Aftermath of Timothy Piazza's death Piazza's death prompted Penn State to adopt several policy changes for sororities and fraternities.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
The movie follows the optimistic and stylish sorority queen Woods (Witherspoon), who attends Harvard Law to win back her college boyfriend Warner (Davis).
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Sorority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorority. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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sorority
noun
so·ror·i·ty
sə-ˈrȯr-ət-ē
-ˈrär-
plural sororities
: a club of women especially at a college
Etymology
from Latin sororitas "sisterhood," from earlier soror "sister"
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