early 14c., "body of men associated by common interest," from Old French fraternité (12c.), from Latin fraternitatem (nominative fraternitas) "brotherhood," from fraternus "br [..]

  The communal brotherhood, working and living as one.

The term fraternity refers to a body of men associated for their common interest, business, or pleasure. [Bradford v. Board of Education, 18 Cal. App. 19, 28 (Cal. Ct. App. 1912)].

(n) a social club for male undergraduates(n) people engaged in a particular occupation

n. sociedad de fraternidad estudiantil, asociación de estudiantes

A student organization, typically for men, formed for social, academic, community service, or professional purposes. A fraternity is part of a college or university's Greek system. Some fraternities, such as those with an academic or community service focus, may be coed.[Back to Top]

An organization of male university students who often live together, plan social events and participate in volunteer work as a group.  Students must “pledge” or apply for the fraternity, and will have to pay money in the form of “dues” if selected to join.