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Greek-letter fraternity

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[greek-let-er] / ˈgrikˌlɛt ər /

noun

  1. a fraternity whose name consists usually of two or three Greek letters, as Sigma Delta Phi (ΣΔΦ).

Etymology

Origin of Greek-letter fraternity

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

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Alpha Phi Alpha is Martin Luther King Jr.'s fraternity and the oldest Greek-letter fraternity for African Americans in the country.

From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2011

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