Definition of "brotherhood" []

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

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• "M. O'BRIEN: Yes, you know, the term brotherhood and fraternity is used a lot and it's, in this case, so very real and just the idea of them being there, supporting each other in their final hours."
• "JR Ward, because the brotherhood is a hoot (though not intentionally)."
• ""Equal to that, I am privileged to belong to what I call the brotherhood of veterans," he said."