BROTHERHOOD


Meaning of BROTHERHOOD in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbrə-thər-ˌhu̇d ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English brotherhede, brotherhod, alteration of brotherrede, from Old English brōthorrǣden, from brōthor + rǣden condition — more at kindred

Date: 14th century

1. : the quality or state of being brothers

2. : fellowship , alliance

3. : an association (as a labor union or monastic society) for a particular purpose

4. : the whole body of persons engaged in a business or profession

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.