Synonyms for fraternity
frəˈtɜr nɪ tifra·ter·ni·ty

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1. fraternitynoun

   Synonyms:
   brotherhood

   Antonyms:
   disfavor

2. fraternitynoun

   The quality of being brothers; brotherhood

   Synonyms:
   brotherhood

   Antonyms:
   disfavor

3. fraternitynoun

   A group of people associated for a common purpose.

   Synonyms:
   brotherhood

   Antonyms:
   disfavor

4. fraternitynoun

   A social organization of male students at a college or university; usually identified by Greek letters.

   Synonyms:
   brotherhood

   Antonyms:
   disfavor

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1. fraternity

   We speak of an alliance of nations, a club of pleasure-seekers, a community of Shakers, a company of soldiers or of friends, a confederacy, confederation, federation, or union of separate states under one general government, a partnership or company of business men, a conjunction of planets. The whole body of Freemasons constitute a fraternity; one of their local organizations is called a lodge. A corporation or company is formed for purposes of business; an association or society (tho also incorporated) is for learning, literature, benevolence, religion, etc. Compare ASSOCIATE; ACQUAINTANCE; FRIENDSHIP.

   Synonyms:
   alliance, association, club, community, companionship, company, confederacy, confederation, conjunction, connection, corporation, familiarity, federation, fellowship, friendship, lodge, participation, partnership, society, union

   Antonyms:
   disintegration, independence, isolation, separation, solitude

   Preposition:
   An association of scholars for the advancement of knowledge; association with the good is ennobling.

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1. fraternity, fratnoun

   a social club for male undergraduates

   Synonyms:
   sodality, brotherhood, frat

2. brotherhood, fraternity, sodalitynoun

   people engaged in a particular occupation

   "the medical fraternity"

   Synonyms:
   brotherhood, trades union, trade union, frat, labor union, sodality, union

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1. fraternitynoun

   Synonyms:
   association, society, company, circle, brotherhood, sociality, league, clan, united body

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1. fraternitynoun

   Synonyms:
   brotherhood, brotherliness

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1. List of paraphrases for "fraternity":

   brotherhood, fraternité, brotherliness, frat, sorority, pfi, bmwe, fellowship, sisterhood, coven

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How to use fraternity in a sentence?

1. Jonathan Pierce:

   Obviously, the alleged incident is absolutely antithetical to our fraternity's ideals and values. We will provide more comment upon the conclusion of the investigations.

2. Phi Gamma Delta:

   Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Danny and the Santulli family. Danny should not have been put in such a situation. The International Fraternity prohibits hazing and the provision of alcohol to minors and expects all members to follow the law and our policies. We support anyone being held accountable for their conduct and the consequences that may result. The International Fraternity acted immediately to stop all activities of the chapter which is now closed.

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   #StockstoBuy is trending on twitter today . The people behind is an agency paid by crook brokers fraternity. Don't buy anything. Keep selling

4. Vijay Chokal-Ingam:

   My change in appearance was so startling that my own fraternity brothers didn't recognize me at first.

5. Penn State:

   The interim suspension means the fraternity loses all privileges as a recognized student organization pending the outcome of the investigations.