fraternization

• Substantiv, das den Akt bezeichnet, sich mit anderen in freundschaftlicher oder brüderlicher Weise zu verbrüdern oder zu sozialisieren, besonders wenn ein solcher Umgang mit dem Feind oder einer verbotenen Gruppe stattfindet.

A noun referring to the act of associating or socializing with others in a friendly or brotherly manner, especially when such interaction is with an enemy or forbidden group.

unzählbar

1. Friendly associationB2formal

   The act of associating with others in a friendly, brotherly, or casual way.

   Freundschaftlicher Umgang

   • The company encourages fraternization among employees to build team spirit.
   • Their fraternization at the conference led to several business partnerships.
   • Fraternization between different departments can help break down bureaucratic barriers.

   Synonymeassociationbrotherhoodcamaraderiecompanionshipfellowshipfriendshipminglingsocializing

   Antonymealienationestrangementisolationseparation

2. Associating with the enemyC1formalpolitical

   Especially in a military context, associating in a friendly or intimate way with enemy forces or civilians of an opposing side, often prohibited by regulations.

   Fraternisierung mit dem Feind

   • The general banned any fraternization with the local population during the occupation.
   • Prisoners of war were accused of fraternization with their captors.
   • Fraternization with the enemy is considered a serious offense in wartime.
   • The ceasefire led to widespread fraternization between soldiers on both sides.

   Synonymesocializing