sisterhood

American  

[sis-ter-hood] / ˈsɪs tərˌhʊd /

noun

1. the state of being a sister.

2. a group of sisters, especially of nuns or of female members of a church.

3. an organization of women with a common interest, as for social, charitable, business, or political purposes.

4. congenial relationship or companionship among women; mutual female esteem, concern, support, etc.

5. Usually the sisterhood. the community or network of women who participate in or support feminism.

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sisterhood British  

/ ˈsɪstəˌhʊd /

noun

1. the state of being related as a sister or sisters

2. a religious body or society of sisters, esp a community, order, or congregation of nuns

3. the bond between women who support the Women's Movement

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Etymology

Origin of sisterhood

First recorded in 1350–1400, sisterhood is from the Middle English word sosterhode. See sister, -hood

Example Sentences

"That feels valid, but it starts small, and it starts by daily actions, and this idea of sisterhood felt like a really strong theme in this film."

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

"When things have gone quite difficult for us I was here the next day and every day after it - solidarity in sisterhood."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

I met them at a mosque in Minneapolis, where the imam described how the crisis had strengthened ties across faith groups: "The ICE raid created more closeness and more brotherhood and sisterhood."

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“At the end of the second show, you’ll see a moment that is really quite beautiful. It’s a tribute to sisterhood, and how these two characters of Bluey and Bingo connect with one another.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

They probably thought that being at an all-girls college was enough sisterhood for anybody.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

Related Words

• alliance
• community
• fellowship
• feminism
• sodality
• solidarity
• union