sorority
noun
so·ror·i·ty sə-ˈrȯr-ə-tē 
-ˈrär-
plural sororities
: a club of women
specifically : a women's student organization formed chiefly for social purposes and having a name consisting of Greek letters
Example Sentences
She wanted to pledge a sorority.
Recent Examples on the Web Director Deborah Riley Draper digs deep into the history of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first African-American sorority, and the impact this organization has had on society in its 114 years of existence. 
Jordyn Brown, Essence, 8 July 2022 Zeta Phi Beta letters stuck around to greet Howard, a member of the historically Black sorority during her University of Kentucky days. Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 30 June 2022 The homage to sisterhood celebrates the legacy and history of the historically Black sorority, founded at Howard University. Hope Hodge Seck, Washington Post, 25 May 2022 Cast members Figo Reilly and Dr. Yolanda Page also shared their personal experiences being a part of the documentary and how beneficial this story is for both current and prospective sorority members to understand the legacy behind the organization. Jordyn Brown, Essence, 8 July 2022 Since retiring from competition in 2008, Maritza McClendon has worked with USA Swimming and with her sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho, to advance and promote swimming. Ernie Suggs, ajc, 25 May 2022 Its trendy logo hats are worn by fashion types and sorority members alike. Rory Satran, WSJ, 22 Jan. 2022 More than 2,300 women sprinted to their new homes away from home in Tuscaloosa Sunday during Bid Day, the culmination of the University of Alabama’s sorority recruitment week, which once again went viral on TikTok. Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 14 Aug. 2022 In 2020 Google launched their Grow with Google | Black Women Lead initiative in partnership with Dress For Success, The Links & Divine 9 sorority organizations, in efforts to provide digital skill training to Black Women across the globe. Ashley Mcdonough, Essence, 5 Aug. 2022 See More
Jordyn Brown, Essence, 8 July 2022 Zeta Phi Beta letters stuck around to greet Howard, a member of the historically Black sorority during her University of Kentucky days. Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 30 June 2022 The homage to sisterhood celebrates the legacy and history of the historically Black sorority, founded at Howard University. Hope Hodge Seck, Washington Post, 25 May 2022 Cast members Figo Reilly and Dr. Yolanda Page also shared their personal experiences being a part of the documentary and how beneficial this story is for both current and prospective sorority members to understand the legacy behind the organization. Jordyn Brown, Essence, 8 July 2022 Since retiring from competition in 2008, Maritza McClendon has worked with USA Swimming and with her sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho, to advance and promote swimming. Ernie Suggs, ajc, 25 May 2022 Its trendy logo hats are worn by fashion types and sorority members alike. Rory Satran, WSJ, 22 Jan. 2022 More than 2,300 women sprinted to their new homes away from home in Tuscaloosa Sunday during Bid Day, the culmination of the University of Alabama’s sorority recruitment week, which once again went viral on TikTok. Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 14 Aug. 2022 In 2020 Google launched their Grow with Google | Black Women Lead initiative in partnership with Dress For Success, The Links & Divine 9 sorority organizations, in efforts to provide digital skill training to Black Women across the globe. Ashley Mcdonough, Essence, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Medieval Latin sororitas sisterhood, from Latin soror sister
First Known Use
1900, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
sorority
noun
so·ror·i·ty sə-ˈrȯr-ə-tē
plural sororities
: a club of girls or women especially at a college
sorority
noun
as in fraternity
a club of women especially at a U.S. college She wanted to join the sorority because all of her friends were members. Synonyms & Similar Words
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- fraternity
- organization
- club
- brotherhood
- society
- group
- college
- association
- guild
- sisterhood
- board
- league
- collective
- party
- institute
- community
- commune
- institution
- team
- council
- consortium
- clique
- sodality
- clan
- congress
- cooperative
- camp
- alliance
- chamber
- fellowship
- gild
- coalition
- partnership
- bloc
- order
- squad
- crew
- cadre
- chapter
- body
- circle
- local
- membership
- coterie
- set
- klatch
- klatsch
- outfit
- branch
- fold
- faithful
- junto
- lot