sisterhood

English

noun
Definitions
  • the state, or kinship of being sisters
  • the quality of being sisterly; sisterly companionship; especially, the sense that women have of being in solidarity with one another.
  • a religious society of women
  • (feminism) The idea of universal experience amongst women, regardless of other traits or factors. (Considered obsolete in third-wave feminism.)

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English susterhede suffix from English sister.

Origin

English

sister

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