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sisterhood

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɪstɝhʊd// UK //sˈɪstəhˌʊd// sis·ter·hood

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English susterhede; equivalent to sister + -hood (with a modification in the suffix).

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