Word
sisterhood
Phoneticssis·ter·hood, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɪstɝhʊd/
UK/sˈɪstəhˌʊd/
Definition
n. the feeling of being part of a group of women who support and understand each other. It is like a strong friendship between women that lasts a long time.
n. the state of being a woman or girl, or the collective bond between women. Often used to describe a supportive community or a sense of shared identity among female peers.
Examples
“The women formed a strong sisterhood during their college years.”
“The local women's group provides a sense of sisterhood and mutual support for new mothers in the neighborhood.”
“The novel explores the complex dynamics of sisterhood, highlighting both the deep emotional bonds and the inevitable conflicts that arise between siblings as they grow older.”
Examples
simple
“The women formed a strong sisterhood during their college years.”
contextual
“The local women's group provides a sense of sisterhood and mutual support for new mothers in the neighborhood.”
complex
“The novel explores the complex dynamics of sisterhood, highlighting both the deep emotional bonds and the inevitable conflicts that arise between siblings as they grow older.”
Real-World Examples
“The 1970 essay anthology she edited, Sisterhood Is Powerful, is considered one of the essential texts of the modern women’s movement.” Etymology
From Middle English susterhede; equivalent to sister + -hood (with a modification in the suffix).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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