单词 | brotherhood |
释义 | brotherhood /brudh"euhr hood'/, n. 1. the condition or quality of being a brother or brothers. 2. the quality of being brotherly; fellowship. 3. a fraternal or trade organization. 4. all those engaged in a particular trade or profession or sharing a common interest or quality. 5. the belief that all people should act with warmth and equality toward one another, regardless of differences in race, creed, nationality, etc. [1250-1300; ME brithirhod (see BROTHER, -HOOD); r. early ME brotherhede; see -HEAD] |
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