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The definition of brotherhood is a relationship between brothers or close friends, or is a feeling of kinship with other people.

(noun)

When two men have a close and loyal friendship, this is an example of a brotherhood.
When a group of people all shares the same goals and tribulations and support each other, this is an example of a brotherhood.

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See brotherhood in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the state of being a brother or brothers
an association of men united in a common interest, work, creed, etc., as a fraternity, religious order, or labor union
a belief in, or feeling of, unity and cooperation among men or among all people

Origin: ME brotherhod, brotherhede: see brother & -hood

See brotherhood in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The state or relationship of being brothers.
Fellowship.
An association of men, such as a fraternity or union, united for common purposes.
All the members of a profession or trade.

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