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brotherhood

broth·er·hood [ brúər hd ] (plural broth·er·hoods)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. goodwill: a feeling of fellowship and sympathy for other people

2. group of men: an organization of men who are united for a common purpose, e.g. a labor union

3. all members: all the members of a particular profession or trade

4. having same parents: the relationship of brothers

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