sisterhood

/ˌsɪstərˈhʊd/

/ˈsɪstəhʊd/

Other forms: sisterhoods

Definitions of sisterhood

1. noun

   the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings
   synonyms: sistership

   type of:

   family relationship, kinship, relationship

   (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption
2. noun

   a religious society of women who live together as sisters (especially an order of nuns)
   type of:

   religious order, religious sect, sect

   a subdivision of a larger religious group
3. noun

   an association or society of women who are linked together by a common religion or trade or interest
   synonyms: sistership

   type of:

   association

   a formal organization of people or groups of people