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sisterhood

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪstəhʊd/

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Definition of sisterhood

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] the relationship between sisters: much of sisterhood is about sharing lipsticks
  • the feeling of kinship with and closeness to a group of women or all women: Canadian feminists acknowledge their sisterhood with women around the globe
  • 2 (often Sisterhood) an association, society, or community of women linked by a common interest, religion, or trade: the Anglicans set up Sisterhoods all over England they’ve accused me of letting down the Sisterhood

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