sisterhood Meaning & Definition
/ˈsɪstə.hʊd/
What Does Sisterhood Mean?
Sisterhood is used as a noun meaning The state, or kinship of being sisters. It can also mean The quality of being sisterly; sisterly companionship; especially, the sense that women have of being in solidarity with one another.
Word Facts for Sisterhood
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɪstə.hʊd/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | sistership and womanhood |
| Plural | sisterhoods |
Sisterhood Definition (Noun)
- The state, or kinship of being sisters.
- The quality of being sisterly; sisterly companionship; especially, the sense that women have of being in solidarity with one another.
- A religious society of women.
- The idea of universal experience amongst women, regardless of other traits or factors. (Considered obsolete in third-wave feminism.)
Synonyms of Sisterhood
Sisterhood synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
sisterhood (countable and uncountable, plural sisterhoods)
Origin of Sisterhood
From Middle English susterhede; equivalent to sister + -hood (with a modification in the suffix).
How to Pronounce Sisterhood
You say sisterhood as /ˈsɪstə.hʊd/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (sɪstə).
Questions People Ask About Sisterhood
What part of speech is sisterhood?
Sisterhood is a noun.
What is another word for sisterhood?
Close synonyms of sisterhood are sistership and womanhood. See the full list of sisterhood synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of sisterhood?
The plural of sisterhood is sisterhoods.