Meaning
fraternity, brotherhood
- A student fraternity or sorority, especially in North American colleges.
- A traditional religious or secular brotherhood or fellowship.
In a sentence
Mio cugino fa parte di una confraternita universitaria negli Stati Uniti.
My cousin belongs to a university fraternity in the United States.
Non tutti gli studenti vogliono entrare in una confraternita.
Not all students want to join a fraternity.
Quali regole impone questa confraternita ai suoi membri?
What rules does this fraternity impose on its members?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| confraternita | feminine · singular |
| confraternite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often translates US college 'fraternity' or 'sorority' in movies and academic contexts.
- Takes regular feminine plural ending -e: 'confraternite'.