What is another word for brotherhoods?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈʌðəhˌʊdz] (IPA) 
Brotherhoods refer to organizations or groups of men who share common interests, goals and values. Synonyms for this term include fraternities, clans, clubs, lodges, societies, and associations. Fraternities typically refer to brotherhoods formed on college campuses while clans are groups with a shared ancestry or familial origin. Clubs outline communities formed around a specific activity or interest, whereas lodges are groups of men gathered around a specific place of meeting. Societies refer to brotherhoods that are formed around shared values or a common mission, while associations are groups of men who have come together for a particular purpose. Regardless of the synonym used, the essence of brotherhood remains the shared bond between men who come together to support one another.
