sisterhood
Americannoun
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the state of being a sister.
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a group of sisters, especially of nuns or of female members of a church.
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an organization of women with a common interest, as for social, charitable, business, or political purposes.
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congenial relationship or companionship among women; mutual female esteem, concern, support, etc.
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Usually the sisterhood. the community or network of women who participate in or support feminism.
noun
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the state of being related as a sister or sisters
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a religious body or society of sisters, esp a community, order, or congregation of nuns
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the bond between women who support the Women's Movement
Etymology
Origin of sisterhood
First recorded in 1350–1400, sisterhood is from the Middle English word sosterhode. See sister, -hood
Example Sentences
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Pooja's story, he says, "is fictional, but it's the reality for millions of women" and with Kamlesh's character, "we wanted to tell a story of sisterhood".
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
The decision comes after "40 years of fellowship and sisterhood with those women", she told BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
Her hopes for sisterhood and support are dashed when her boss steals her business idea.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025
It is above all a moving testament to the power of sisterhood.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025
White women on campus proclaimed their sisterhood with working-class women.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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