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

The Jennifer Tilly assemblage is her, Sutton, and Kyle, and Sutton is talking about how Dorit has no idea what her sisterhood pact was all about. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024

The character is one of the powerful Aes Sedai – a group of women with the ability to channel the One Power who are part of an elite sisterhood. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024

The sisterhood is working to direct humanity on the right path after a massive war where humans beat machines. —Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024

What makes Hush Night special compared to other clubs that employ trans performers is the solid sisterhood established between the dancers and just how protected its dancers are. —Nicholas Goodly, Them, 5 Oct. 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