- sisterhood sis·ter·hood n
- ['sɪstəˌhʊd]
(gen) sorellanza, Rel congregazione f di suore
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sisterhood sis·ter·hood n
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sis|ter|hood — «SIHS tuhr hud», noun. 1. the bond between sisters; feeling of sister for sister. 2. an association of women with some common aim or characteristic: »the great sisterhood of mothers. 3. the members of such an association; persons joined as… … Useful english dictionary
sis·ter·hood — /ˈsıstɚˌhʊd/ noun, pl hoods 1 [noncount] : the close relationship among women based on shared experiences, concerns, etc. The bonds of sisterhood have helped unite women to fight for social equality. 2 [count] : a community or society of women… … Useful english dictionary
Sisterhood — Sis ter*hood, n. [Sister + hood.] 1. The state or relation of being a sister; the office or duty of a sister. [1913 Webster] She . . . abhorr d Her proper blood, and left to do the part Of sisterhood, to do that of a wife. Daniel. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sisterhood — sis|ter|hood [ˈsıstəhud US ər ] n 1.) [U] a special loyal relationship among women who share the same ideas and aims, especially among ↑feminists ▪ the special bond of sisterhood that joins women together 2.) a group of women who live a religious … Dictionary of contemporary English
sisterhood — sis|ter|hood [ sıstər,hud ] noun 1. ) uncount a strong feeling of loyalty among a group of women 2. ) count a group of women who live together in a religious community … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
sisterhood — sis·ter·hood … English syllables
sisterhood — sis•ter•hood [[t]ˈsɪs tərˌhʊd[/t]] n. 1) the state of being a sister 2) a group of nuns or other females bound by religious ties 3) cvb an organization of women with a common interest, as for social or charitable purposes 4) cvb congenial… … From formal English to slang
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
