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.

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  1. Brethren as a noun (archaic):

  2. Brethren as a noun (figuratively):

    the body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order

  1. Brethren as an adjective:

    Of or akin to; related; like

  1. Sisterhood as a noun:

    the state, or kinship of being sisters

  2. Sisterhood as a noun:

    the quality of being sisterly; sisterly companionship; especially, the sense that women have of being in solidarity with one another.

  3. Sisterhood as a noun:

    a religious society of women

  4. Sisterhood as a noun (feminism):

    The idea of universal experience amongst women, regardless of other traits or factors. (Considered obsolete in third-wave feminism.)