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

It’s the strength that the sisterhood gives me.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

The organisation said it would create a new national network of "sisterhood groups" alongside Women's Institutes that want to offer a "trans-inclusive space" to "develop that friendship and support for transgender women".

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

Sisterhood wouldn’t be sisterhood without “Little Women,” Louisa May Alcott’s foundational depiction of the vicissitudes of 19th century family life in New England.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

“It’s the sisterhood Mom’s always talking about. Five women who are reincarnations of legendary queens from the ancient stories. These days their job is to raise and protect us.”

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

Related Words

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