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Sisterhood is the relationship between two female siblings or is the bond between all women.

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The bond shared by all women is an example of sisterhood.

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See sisterhood in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the state of being a sister or sisters
an association of women united in a common interest, work, creed, etc.
a belief in or feeling of unity and cooperation among women

Origin: ME sisterhod, sosterhode: see sister & -hood

See sisterhood in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The state or relationship of being a sister or sisters.
The quality of being sisterly.
A society, especially a religious society, of women.
Association or unification of women in a common cause.

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