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sisterhood

si ster hood

  • n  the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings
  • n  an association or society of women who are linked together by a common religion or trade or interest
  • n  a religious society of women who live together as sisters (especially an order of nuns)

  • Fade out on this sadder-but-wiser mother-daughter sisterhood.
  • A sisterhood nurses the wounds of a battered state .
  • Men can join the ministry, but how can Protestant women give their lives to serving God? One way is to join a sisterhood.
News & Articles

  • Sisterhood Added to Club’s Mission
    The Woman’s Club newly elected board adopted the motto, “Sisterhood, fun and service to the community.” “We will all work together to bring sisterhood, fun and service to the community by maintaining our signature events and adding social gatherings that involve more members and, with the help of our members, identify areas of need in [...]
    June 13, 2013 - The Laguna Beach Independent
  • Lindsay Mills and other pole dancers missing in action
    HONOLULU -- Sisterhood is indeed powerful, at least when it comes to pole dancers.        
    June 13, 2013 - Los Angeles Times
  • Marshfield woman to head state PEO Sisterhood
    The Wisconsin State Sisterhood held its 96th annual state convention in Stevens Point recently and elected a local woman as its president for the 2013-14 year.
    June 11, 2013 - Marshfield News Herald
Quotes

  • Mia Hamm in Forbes
    The collaborative effort involves a "brotherhood and sisterhood that is so powerful," Hamm said in a phone interview. "It's about networking, mentoring, connecting and celebrating."
  • Hillary Rodham Clinton in National Post
    My champions - my sisterhood of the travelling pantsuits - from the bottom of my heart: Thank you,Ms. Clinton said. "My mother was born before women could vote. But in this election my daughter got to vote for her mother for president....
  • Matt Treanor in Kansas City Star
    This is just another part of our sisterhood that we want to continue together,May-Treanor said. "We have to make a team of the future. So keep volleyball in the Olympic Games, so our kids can play together."

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