sorority

noun

so·​ror·​i·​ty sə-ˈrȯr-ə-tē How to pronounce sorority (audio)
-ˈrär-
plural sororities
Synonyms of sororitynext
: a club of women
specifically : a women's student organization formed chiefly for social purposes and having a name consisting of Greek letters

Examples of sorority in a Sentence

She wanted to pledge a sorority.
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While there are more than 20 fraternities and sororities at the University of Chicago, the university does not officially recognize, affiliate with, or regulate any of them. — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Most fraternities and sororities are associated with philanthropic groups at both the local and national level. — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 There’s also the occasional short A-line dress—Christian sorority-girl style—in pastel shades or, of course, MAGA red. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026 The woman, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, sued the university; the fraternity, Chi Phi; her sorority, Tri Delta; and seven former Chi Phi members last month. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sorority

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin sororitas sisterhood, from Latin soror sister

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sorority was in 1900

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“Sorority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorority. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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sorority

noun
so·​ror·​i·​ty sə-ˈrȯr-ət-ē How to pronounce sorority (audio)
-ˈrär-
plural sororities
: a club of women especially at a college
Etymology

from Latin sororitas "sisterhood," from earlier soror "sister"

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