sisterhood

Word parts

sister + -hood

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɪs.tɚhʊd/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɪs.tə(r)hʊd/

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• Hyphenation: sis‧ter‧hood

Noun

Singular sisterhood

Plural sisterhoods

1. (uncountable) Sisterhood is the relationship between sisters.
2. (uncountable) Sisterhood is the relationship between all women. All women on earth and living are considered "sisters".
3. (countable) A sisterhood is a group of sisters, especially women who agree to live or work together for religious purposes.

Related words

• brotherhood