sisterhood

noun

sis·​ter·​hood ˈsi-stər-ˌhu̇d 

1

a

: the state of being a sister

b

: sisterly relationship

2

: a community or society of sisters

especially : a society of women in a religious order

3

: the solidarity of women based on shared conditions, experiences, or concerns

Examples of sisterhood in a Sentence

The bonds of sisterhood have helped unite women to fight for social equality.

Recent Examples on the Web

If getting arrested was a tradition in the Price household, so was the strength of sisterhood: Dolours remembers her mother’s lifelong devotion to her Aunt Bridie. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024

The sisterhood shared between the two creators was apparent. —Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024

Sam and Joel’s relationship is the heart of the show, but watching the sisterhood between Sam and Tricia expand and solidify is deeply fascinating. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024

Soon, this spell will be broken, Agatha All Along will settle into a nice groove as a quest adventure, and — per the four episodes sent out to the press — take full advantage of the supernatural sisterhood assembled for the task at hand. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

sisterhood

noun

sis·​ter·​hood ˈsis-tər-ˌhu̇d 

1

: the state of being a sister

2

: a community or society of sisters