brotherhood

broth-er-hood · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The relationship between brothers.

  2. 2.

    A feeling of fellowship and support among people.

  3. 3.

    An association or organization of men with common interests.

  4. 4.

    All the members of a profession or trade.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    band of brothers — a close group of comrades

Related words

Antonyms: enmity, hostility
See also: brother, fraternity, sisterhood
Synonyms: camaraderie, fellowship, fraternity

Etymology

From Old English "broþorhood," combining "brother" with "-hood" (a suffix indicating state or condition).