sisterhood

IPA: sˈɪstɝhʊd

The state, or kinship of being sisters.
The quality of being sisterly; sisterly companionship; especially, the sense that women have of being in solidarity with one another.
A religious society of women.
(feminism) The idea of universal experience amongst women, regardless of other traits or factors. (Considered obsolete in third-wave feminism.)

Examples of "sisterhood" in Sentences

The wisdom of Sarah Palin Read it, here: Our prominent woman sisterhood is telling these ...
Instead of a utopia where women live together in sisterhood, there are desperately fighting factions.
Our prominent woman sisterhood is telling these young women that they are strong enough to deal with this, Palin said.
She ranted and raved about sexism, hinting that she may be of a private "sisterhood" (I would guess this sisterhood is all white).
January 14th, 2010 at 1: 52 pm the sisterhood is going to represent on her behalf and that it will be less close than generally anticipated.
How can I describe that except by saying that instead of growing used to them -- and it's a marvel for a governess: I call the sisterhood to witness!
Still others buy into the the feminist "sisterhood"--that any woman who accuses a man of rape is always telling the truth; believed for similar reasons.
When women bond together in a community in such a way that "sisterhood" is created, it gives them an accepting and intimate forum to tell their stories and have them heard and validated by others.