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con·fra·ter·ni·ty
 confraternity
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- pronunciation:
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tuhr
nih
ti
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| inflections: |
confraternities |
| definition 1: |
a lay brotherhood that pursues religious or charitable goals.
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| definition 2: |
an association or group of people united by profession or common goal.
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| derivation: |
confraternal (adj.) |
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