/sis"teuhr hood'/ , n.
1. the state of being a sister.
2. a group of sisters, esp. of nuns or of female members of a church.
3. an organization of women with a common interest, as for social, charitable, business, or political purposes.
4. congenial relationship or companionship among women; mutual female esteem, concern, support, etc.
5. Usually, the sisterhood . the community or network of women who participate in or support feminism.
[ 1350-1400; ME sosterhode. See SISTER, -HOOD ]