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confrérie

brotherhood, fraternity

noun kohn-freh-REE Rare

Usage Note

Confrérie denotes a religious or secular brotherhood or guild, such as a confrérie de chevaliers or a confrérie gastronomique (a gastronomic society). The masculine equivalent confraternité is less common. Related: confrère (fellow member, colleague in a profession).

Examples

"Il appartient à une confrérie secrète."

Natural Translation

He belongs to a secret brotherhood.

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