confraternity
pronunciation
How to pronounce confraternity in British English: UK [ˌkɒnfrəˈtɜ:nɪti]
How to pronounce confraternity in American English: US [ˌkɑnfrəˈtɜnɪti]
Word Origin
- confraternity (n.)
- late 15c., from Old French confraternité (14c.), from Medieval Latin confraternitas, from confrater (see confrere).
Example
- 1. The confraternity of beggars little helps the host .