sodalities

noun

Definition of sodalitiesnext
plural of sodality
1
as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest a 19th-century observer of American society noted that Americans had a fondness for forming sodalities

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2
as in fraternities
the body of people in a profession or field of activity a tragic loss of life that was felt throughout the sodality of firefighters

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  1. organizations
  2. fraternities
  3. associations
  4. corps
  5. institutions
  6. professions
  7. societies
Noun
  • Perhaps one day those or other organizations will morph into labor organizations recognized by the National Labor Relations Board and state labor boards.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Success will increasingly depend on how well organizations can balance the deployment of emerging technologies with the human expertise needed to maximize their potential.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of organizations
Noun
  • That’s all sort of fraternities.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Director Ethan Berger has spoken a lot about you being fully immersed in the character and doing your own field research by going to different fraternities and parties.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of fraternities
Noun
  • Mistletoe has many mythic associations, but the most popular by far is the Christmas tradition of compelling people to kiss under it.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Tesla has no independent dealerships, but dealership associations in multiple states have filed numerous lawsuits against Tesla to prevent the company from selling cars.
    Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of associations
Noun
  • More:Enbridge Line 6 oil spill raises alarm over Line 5 reroute risks, environmentalists warn More:Enbridge pipeline spills nearly 70,000 gallons of crude oil in Jefferson County Caitlin Looby is a Report for America corps member who writes about the environment and the Great Lakes.
    Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
  • DuBose was activated for the game today to offer support for the pass-catching corps.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of corps
Noun
  • No investor, from individuals to institutions, wants to be dependent on a dwindling number of brokers for bonds.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of institutions
Noun
  • Apple likely considers the ability to automatically hotspot to an iPhone as sufficient, but this option is open to Windows users as well, and the 5G option remains one tha—while niche—is sought for by professions and the occasional road warrior.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Hiring and turnover is a big issue, as child care is one of the lowest-paying professions in the country.
    Emily Peck, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of professions
Noun
  • The transition supports the development of environmentally sustainable economies and societies.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
  • With aging populations becoming a global challenge, tools like AgeXtend could redefine how societies approach health and wellness.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of societies
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