The difference between Brethren and Sisterhood
Brethren is also adjective with the meaning: of or akin to.
Sisterhood is also noun with the meaning: the state, or kinship of being sisters.
check bellow for the other definitions of Brethren and Sisterhood
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Brethren as a noun (archaic):
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Brethren as a noun (figuratively):
the body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order
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Brethren as an adjective:
Of or akin to; related; like
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Sisterhood as a noun:
the state, or kinship of being sisters
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Sisterhood as a noun:
the quality of being sisterly; sisterly companionship; especially, the sense that women have of being in solidarity with one another.
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Sisterhood as a noun:
a religious society of women
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Sisterhood as a noun (feminism):
The idea of universal experience amongst women, regardless of other traits or factors. (Considered obsolete in third-wave feminism.)