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sisterhood

/ˈsɪstəhʊd/noun

उच्चारण सिस्टहुड

बहनापा, भगिनीभाव

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the close loyal relationship between women who share ideas and aims

    बहनापा, भगिनीभाव

    • The women's self-help group built a strong sense of sisterhood.
    • Radhika felt a deep sisterhood with her hostel friends.

    Synonyms solidarity fellowship companionship

  2. 2

    [C + sing./pl. v.]

    a group of women who live together in a religious community; an organization for women with shared interests

    (धार्मिक) भगिनी-संघ, महिलाओं का संगठन

    • She joined a sisterhood of nuns.
    • The convent is home to a small sisterhood.

    Synonyms sorority community order

  3. 3

    [U]

    the relationship between sisters

    बहनों का रिश्ता

    • the bond of sisterhood
    • Despite many quarrels, the sisterhood between them stayed strong.
◇Word family
sister nounsisterly adjective