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confraternity

Pronunciation: /kɒnfrəˈtəːnɪti/

Definition of confraternity

noun (plural confraternities)

  • a brotherhood, especially with a religious or charitable purpose.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French confraternite, from medieval Latin confraternitas, from confrater (see confrère)

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