fraternity

• Nom désignant une association d'étudiants masculins dans une université ou un collège, généralement dotée d'un nom propre et souvent d'une résidence commune ; par extension, un groupe de personnes partageant des intérêts ou une cause commune.

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.

   Fraternité

   • 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.

   Synonymesassociationbrotherhoodcamaraderiecommunityfellowshipleagueordersocietyunion

   Antonymesdiscorddivisionenmityhostilityisolation

2. Student societyB1formalamerican

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

   Fraternité étudiante

   • 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.

   Synonymesfrat

   Antonymessorority

3. Professional associationB2formal

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

   association professionnelle

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

   Synonymesassociationbrotherhoodfellowshipguildleagueordersocietyunion