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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBrotherhood
/ˈbrʌð.ər.hʊd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state or condition of being brothers; a close association of individuals with shared interests or goals.
"The brotherhood of the fraternity was evident during their annual charity event." - 2
A group of people united for a common purpose, often characterized by mutual support and loyalty.
"The brotherhood of soldiers forged strong bonds during their time in service."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'brōðor' (brother) combined with the suffix '-hād' (condition, state, or quality of being), tracing back to Proto-Germanic roots. Historically evolving from familial and clan relationships into a broader socio-political and spiritual concept of solidarity and fraternity among humankind.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Brotherhood" is said worldwide
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fraternité
Transliteration: fraternité
"La fraternité est essentielle dans notre communauté."
Bruderschaft
Transliteration: Bruderschaft
"Die Bruderschaft der Soldaten war stark."
fratellanza
Transliteration: fratellanza
"La fratellanza è un valore importante."
hermandad
Transliteration: hermandad
"La hermandad entre los miembros es fuerte."
irmandade
Transliteration: irmandade
"A irmandade é um aspecto importante da nossa cultura."
भाईचारा
Transliteration: bhaichara
"भाईचारा हमारे समाज की नींव है।"
兄弟情谊
Transliteration: xiōngdì qíngyì
"兄弟情谊在我们的文化中非常重要。"
형제애
Transliteration: hyeongje-ae
"형제애는 우리 사회의 중요한 가치입니다."
兄弟愛
Transliteration: kyōdai ai
"兄弟愛は私たちの文化において重要です。"
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