confraternity

UK
/ˌkɒnfrəˈtɜːnɪti/
US
/ˌkɑnfrəˈtɜrnɪti/

Translations

confraternitynoun
confraternities
pl
UK
/ˌkɒnfrəˈtɜːnɪti/
US
/ˌkɑnfrəˈtɜrnɪti/
confrérieSurtout dans le contexte religieux ou caritatif.
The confraternity organized a charity event to raise funds for the local orphanage.
La confrérie a organisé un événement caritatif pour հավաքer des fonds pour l'orphelinat local.
Additional translations
confraternitéTerme plus savant, employé surtout dans un contexte religieux ou spirituel.
confraternityadjective
UK
/ˌkɒnfrəˈtɜːnɪti/
US
/ˌkɑːnfrəˈtɝːnəti/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "confraternity prayer book").

Definitions

confraternitynoun
A society or organization, especially of men, united for a common purpose or interest, often religious or charitable in nature.
The confraternity organized a charity event to raise funds for the local orphanage.
A brotherhood or fellowship, particularly one with a religious or spiritual focus.
He joined the confraternity to deepen his spiritual practice and connect with like-minded individuals.
confraternityadjective
Relating to or associated with a confraternity, especially in its religious or charitable context.
The church hosted a confraternity retreat for the faithful.