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   brotherhood

   /ˈbrʌðəhʊd/

   noun

   • 1. the relationship between brothers: "the bonds of brotherhood" Similar comradeshipfellowshipbrotherlinessfraternalismkinshipcompanionshipcamaraderiefriendshipamityrapportesprit de corps
   • ▪ the feeling of kinship with and closeness to a group of people or all people: "a gesture of solidarity and brotherhood"
   • 2. an association or community of people linked by a common interest, religion, or trade: "a religious brotherhood" Similar societyassociationunionallianceinstitutionleagueguildcoalitionaffiliationconsortiumfraternityorderbodycommunityclubsyndicatecirclelodgeclansetcliquecoterierare:sodality
   • ▪ a trade union: North American "the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America"

   Word Origin Middle English: probably from obsolete brotherred (based on Old English -rǣden ‘condition, state’; compare with kindred). The change of suffix was due to association with words ending in -hood and -head1.

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   What does it mean to be a brother?

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   noun. 1. the state of being a brother or brothers. 2. an association of men united in a common interest, work, creed, etc., as a fraternity, religious order, or labor union. 3. a belief in, or feeling of, unity and cooperation among men or among all people.

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   noun. the state of being related as a brother or brothers. an association or fellowship, such as a trade union. all persons engaged in a particular profession, trade, etc. the belief, feeling, or hope that all people should regard and treat one another as equals.

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