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brotherhood

[/ˈbrʌðərhʊd/]
nounmasculinepl: brotherhoods
fraternidade
1. The state of being brothers or a close relationship between men
The soldiers formed a strong brotherhood during their time in service.
Os soldados formaram uma fraternidade forte durante seu tempo de serviço.
2. An organization or association of men united by a common interest or purpose
He joined a brotherhood of writers dedicated to promoting literature.
Ele se juntou a uma fraternidade de escritores dedicados a promover a literatura.
3. A feeling of kinship and solidarity among people sharing a common identity or cause
The brotherhood among the workers helped them negotiate better working conditions.
A fraternidade entre os trabalhadores os ajudou a negociar melhores condições de trabalho.
NYC Slang
fam
Synonyms
fellowshipfraternitykinshipcamaraderiesolidarity
Antonyms
enmityhostilitydiscorddivision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fraternidade
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fraternidade
Standard usage, sometimes informally 'irmandade'
São Paulo
fraternidade
Standard usage in urban contexts
Portugal
fraternidade
Standard usage; 'irmandade' used for religious or traditional associations

Related Idioms & Phrases

band of brothers
brotherhood of man
fraternal bond
united in brotherhood
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