broederschap
Pronunciation: /ˈbru.dərˌsxɑp/
“broederschap” is a Dutch word. Its 2 meanings in English:
noun
- brotherhood, a fraternal quality or relationship
- fraternity, or any society of 'brothers' in the figurative sense, especially bound by some specific religious (notably Catholic) devotion, such as the veneration of a patron saint and/or celebration of (a) liturgical feast(s)
Etymology
From Middle Dutch broederscap. Equivalent to broeder (“brother”) + -schap (“-ship”).
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