sisterhood

• Nom désignant le lien ou la relation entre sœurs, ou un groupe organisé de femmes unies par des intérêts communs, une profession ou une vocation religieuse.

A noun referring to the bond or relationship between sisters, or an organized group of women united by a common interest, profession, or religious calling.

1. Kinship relationB1formal

   The bond or relationship between female siblings.

   Relation de sororité

   • The sisterhood between them was unbreakable.
   • They shared a deep sisterhood, supporting each other through everything.
   • Growing up, their sisterhood was the most important part of their lives.

   Synonymessistershipsorority

2. Association of womenB2formal

   A group or society of women united by a common interest, profession, or goal.

   Association de femmes

   • She joined a sisterhood of artists who meet weekly.
   • The professional sisterhood offers mentorship to young women.
   • The sisterhood of nurses organized a charity event.

   Synonymesassociationguildleagueordersocietysororityunion

3. Religious orderB2formal

   A community of women living together under religious vows, such as nuns.

   communauté religieuse féminine

   • The sisterhood of nuns dedicated their lives to service.
   • She entered the sisterhood at the age of twenty.
   • The convent housed a small sisterhood of devoted women.

   Synonymesconvent