sorority
|so-ror-i-ty|
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/səˈrɔːrəti/
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/səˈrɒrəti/
sisterhood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sorority' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sororitas,' where 'soror' meant 'sister.'
Historical Evolution
'sororitas' transformed into the English word 'sorority' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sisterhood,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a society or club of women or girls, especially in a college.
She joined a sorority during her first year at university.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 10:42