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   sisterhood

   /ˈsɪstəhʊd/

   noun

   • 1. the relationship between sisters: "much of sisterhood is about sharing lipsticks"
   • ▪ the feeling of kinship with and closeness to a group of women or all women: "Canadian feminists acknowledge their sisterhood with women around the globe"
   • 2. an association, society, or community of women linked by a common interest, religion, or trade: "the Anglicans set up Sisterhoods all over England"

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   What does Sisterhood mean?

   • （參與改善婦女權利運動的婦女之間的）姐妹情誼, 姐妹關係, 修女會… （参与改善妇女权利运动的妇女之间的）姐妹情谊, 姐妹关系, 修女会… solidaridad entre mujeres, hermandad, congregación de mujeres… irmandade… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SISTERHOOD definition: 1. a strong feeling of friendship and support among women who are involved in action to improve…. Learn more.

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   What does sister mean?

   • the state of being a sister. a group of sisters, especially of nuns or of female members of a church. an organization of women with a common interest, as for social, charitable, business, or political purposes. Usually the sisterhood. the community or network of women who participate in or support feminism.

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   Where did the word Sisterhood come from?

   • First recorded in 1350–1400, sisterhood is from the Middle English word sosterhode. See sister, -hood I like how Alice Walker created with this book — and it continues in the musical version — a beautiful story of sisterhood and the power women have to change their lives and world around them when they come together in support and love.

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   How is Sisterhood formed in English?

   • sisterhood is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: sister n., ‑hood suffix. sister daughter, n. Old English–

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   When was Sisterhood first used?

   • The earliest known use of the noun sisterhood is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for sisterhood is from before 1393, in the writing of John Gower, poet. sisterhood is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: sister n., ‑hood suffix. sister daughter, n.

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   What are some examples of sisterhood?

   • Recent Examples on the Web Jenna Bush Hager has some stories to share about sisterhood. Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024 This sisterhood of traveling Stanley cups approach is in stark contrast to the movie’s plot: Lively’s protagonist, a budding florist named Lily Bloom, falls in love with a physically abusive man (Baldoni).

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   SISTERHOOD definition: 1. a strong feeling of friendship and support among women who are involved in action to improve…. Learn more.

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   • Sisterhood in Simplified Chinese

     SISTERHOOD translate: （参与改善妇女权利运动的妇女之间的）姐妹情谊, 姐妹关系, 修女会....

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     SISTERHOOD translate: （參與改善婦女權利運動的婦女之間的）姐妹情誼, 姐妹關係, 修女會....

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   1. a. : the state of being a sister. b. : sisterly relationship. 2. : a community or society of sisters. especially : a society of women in a religious order. 3. : the solidarity of women based on shared conditions, experiences, or concerns. Examples of sisterhood in a Sentence.

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   noun. 1. the state of being a sister or sisters. 2. an association of women united in a common interest, work, creed, etc. 3. a belief in or feeling of unity and cooperation among women.

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   [countable + singular or plural verb] a group of women who live in a community together, especially a religious one. The sisterhood shares/share values and experiences. See sisterhood in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: sisterhood. Definition of sisterhood noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   the state of being a sister. a group of sisters, especially of nuns or of female members of a church. an organization of women with a common interest, as for social, charitable, business, or political purposes. congenial relationship or companionship among women; mutual female esteem, concern, support, etc.

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   What does the noun sisterhood mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun sisterhood . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   1. the state of being a sister. 2. a group of nuns or other females bound by religious ties. 3. an organization of women with a common interest, as for social or charitable purposes. 4. congenial relationship among women. 5. the community or network of women who support feminism.