fraternization
pronunciation
How to pronounce fraternization in British English:
UK [ˌfrætənaɪ'zeɪʃn]
How to pronounce fraternization in American English:
US [ˌfrætənaɪ'zeɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- associating with others in a brotherly or friendly way; especially with an enemy
Word Origin
- fraternization (n.)
- 1792, "act of uniting as brothers," noun of action from fraternize on model of French fraternisation. In reference to friendly relations between occupying soldiers and occupied civilians, from 1851; in reference to intimate relations as a violation of military discipline from 1944 (see fraternize).
Example
- 1. Several major charges from fraternization to rape to conduct unbecoming an officer .
- 2. Fraternization between the judges and the defendants is not permitted .
- 3. The bureau discouraged fraternization but james and lila were already married and assigned different partners .