He is a member of the fraternity.
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Fraternity
/fɹəˈtɜː(ɹ)nəti/
Synonyms for "fraternity" (134 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (27)
Noun(3 words)
affiliationagnationalignmentallianceamalgamationancestryassociateassociationbloodblood relationshipbodyboon companionshipbrotherhoodbrotherlinessbrothershipcahootscamaraderiechumshipcircleclan
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Strong matches (40)
coadunationcoalescencecoalitioncognationcolleagueshipcollegialismcollegialitycombinationcommon ancestrycommon descentcommunitycommunity of interestcompanionshipcompanycomradeshipconfederacyconfederationconfraternityconfreriecongress
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Noun(2 words)
Related words (67)
fellowshipfiliationfraternal orderfraternalismfraternizationfreemasonryfriendshipfusionguildhookupinclusionincorporationintegrationkindredkinshipleaguematernitymatrilineagematrilinymatrisib
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matroclinymembershipmergermotherhoodorderpartakingparticipationpartnershippaternitypatrilineagepatrilinypatrisibpatroclinypropinquityrelatednessrelationrelationshipringsecret societysetsharingsibshipsisterhoodsisterlinesssistershipsocietysodalitysolidaritysororitytie intie uptie-intie-upties of bloodunificationunionunity
Adjective(1 words)
norwegian orden
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: brotherhood, affiliation, agnation, alignment, alliance.
- Sentence evidence is available for fraternity, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "fraternity".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "fraternity"
Keep "fraternity" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "fraternity", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "fraternity" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriesMore specific
3 entriesCollocations
6 entriesGreek fraternityfraternity chapterfraternity housefraternity lifefraternity memberfraternity president
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
The aim of jazz is the mechanical reproduction of a regressive moment, a castration symbolism. 'Give up your masculinity, let yourself be castrated,' the eunuchlike sound of the jazz band both mocks and proclaims, 'and you will be rewarded, accepted into a fraternity which shares the mystery of impotence with you, a mystery revealed at the moment of the initiation rite.
Source: tatoeba (426674)
Are you in a fraternity?
Source: tatoeba (2645549)
Tom joined a fraternity.
Source: tatoeba (2800259)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "fraternity"?
Closest matches include brotherhood, affiliation, agnation, alignment, alliance.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "fraternity"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.