B2 verb Neutral

brotherhood

/ˈbrʌðəhʊd/

Brotherhood refers to the feeling of friendship, support, and understanding between people, particularly within a group or community. It can also denote an organization or association of people who share common interests, beliefs, or professions.

Ejemplos

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1

The shared challenges of the hiking trip created a lasting sense of brotherhood among the group.

The shared challenges of the hiking trip created a lasting sense of brotherhood among the group.

2

The treaty was signed in the spirit of universal brotherhood and international cooperation.

The treaty was signed in the spirit of universal brotherhood and international cooperation.

3

You can really feel the brotherhood when all the guys get together for the weekend.

You can really feel the brotherhood when all the guys get together for the weekend.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
brotherhood
Adverbio
brotherly
Adjetivo
brotherly
Relacionado
brother
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'hood' (like a neighborhood or a protective covering) that encompasses all your 'brothers' (friends), keeping the bond strong and safe.

Quiz rápido

The soldiers, having faced many dangers together, developed a strong sense of ________.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: brotherhood

Ejemplos

1

The shared challenges of the hiking trip created a lasting sense of brotherhood among the group.

everyday

The shared challenges of the hiking trip created a lasting sense of brotherhood among the group.

2

The treaty was signed in the spirit of universal brotherhood and international cooperation.

formal

The treaty was signed in the spirit of universal brotherhood and international cooperation.

3

You can really feel the brotherhood when all the guys get together for the weekend.

informal

You can really feel the brotherhood when all the guys get together for the weekend.

4

Historical analysis suggests that the secret brotherhood played a significant role in the political revolution.

academic

Historical analysis suggests that the secret brotherhood played a significant role in the political revolution.

5

The firm encourages a sense of brotherhood to ensure that all departments work toward a unified goal.

business

The firm encourages a sense of brotherhood to ensure that all departments work toward a unified goal.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
brotherhood
Adverbio
brotherly
Adjetivo
brotherly
Relacionado
brother

Colocaciones comunes

sense of brotherhood sense of brotherhood
bonds of brotherhood bonds of brotherhood
universal brotherhood universal brotherhood
spirit of brotherhood spirit of brotherhood
close-knit brotherhood close-knit brotherhood

Frases Comunes

the brotherhood of man

the brotherhood of man

joined in brotherhood

joined in brotherhood

oath of brotherhood

oath of brotherhood

Se confunde a menudo con

brotherhood vs fraternity

Fraternity often refers specifically to male social organizations in US colleges, while brotherhood is a broader term for the emotional bond itself.

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Notas de uso

While 'brotherhood' historically referred to men, in modern academic and social contexts, it is sometimes used inclusively to describe deep solidarity within any group, though 'community' or 'solidarity' are gender-neutral alternatives.

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Errores comunes

Learners often think 'brotherhood' only refers to biological brothers, but it is more commonly used to describe metaphorical or professional bonds.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'hood' (like a neighborhood or a protective covering) that encompasses all your 'brothers' (friends), keeping the bond strong and safe.

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Origen de la palabra

From Middle English 'brotherhede', combining 'brother' with the suffix '-hood', denoting a state, condition, or collective group.

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable when referring to the feeling of unity Countable when referring to a specific organization or society Often followed by the preposition 'among' or 'between'
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Contexto cultural

The term is frequently used in the context of labor unions (e.g., International Brotherhood of Teamsters) and religious or philosophical movements emphasizing human equality.

Quiz rápido

The soldiers, having faced many dangers together, developed a strong sense of ________.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: brotherhood

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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