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sisterhood

sis·ter·hood [ sístər hd ] (plural sis·ter·hoods)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. solidarity among women: the empathy and loyalty that women feel for other women who have shared goals, experiences, or viewpoints

2. women's group: a group of women who have shared goals, experiences, or viewpoints

3. status as sister: the status of a sister or the relationship of sisters

4. community of nuns: a religious community of Christian nuns

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