fraternity

• Substantiv, das eine soziale Organisation für männliche Studierende an einer Hochschule oder Universität bezeichnet, meist mit eigenem Namen und oft mit gemeinsamer Unterkunft. Im weiteren Sinne auch eine Gemeinschaft oder Bruderschaft mit gemeinsamen Interessen.

A noun referring to a social organization for male students at a college or university, typically sharing a common name and often living together.

1. Brotherhood or fellowshipB2formal

   A group of people sharing common interests, goals, or a sense of brotherhood.

   Bruderschaft

   • The fraternity of scientists works together to advance knowledge.
   • He felt a strong sense of fraternity with his fellow soldiers.
   • The organization promotes fraternity among its members.

   Synonymeassociationbrotherhoodcamaraderiecommunityfellowshipleagueordersocietyunion

   Antonymediscorddivisionenmityhostilityisolation

2. Student societyB1formalamerican

   A social organization for male students at a college or university, often with a Greek-letter name.

   Studentenverbindung

   • He joined a fraternity during his freshman year.
   • The fraternity hosted a charity event for the local community.
   • Many fraternities have their own houses on campus.

   Synonymefrat

   Antonymesorority

3. Professional associationB2formal

   A group of people in the same profession or trade, united for mutual benefit.

   Berufsverband

   • The medical fraternity is debating new healthcare policies.
   • The legal fraternity gathered for the annual conference.
   • Members of the engineering fraternity share best practices.

   Synonymeassociationbrotherhoodfellowshipguildleagueordersocietyunion