sodality

noun

sō-ˈda-lə-tē How to pronounce sodality (audio)
Definition of sodalitynext
1
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest a 19th-century observer of American society noted that Americans had a fondness for forming sodalities

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2
as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity a tragic loss of life that was felt throughout the sodality of firefighters

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Recent Examples of sodality Living authors of books investigating the day of rest, a small but select sodality, are probably feeling dizzy right now. — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025 The viewer can almost imagine being a photographer who has penetrated this room of intellectual sodality, revolutionary fervor, and overwhelming youth. — Philip Tinari, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
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  1. organization
  2. fraternity
  3. association
  4. profession
  5. society
  6. corps
  7. institution
  8. institute
Noun
  • Only if the issue is not corrected within that timeframe will the organization be administratively dissolved.
    — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Cush addressed the allegations at Monday’s board meeting, saying the district has no contracts with the Alive Center and the board members have not benefited from their involvement with both organizations.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of organization
Noun
  • According to a criminal complaint, Robinson initially thought police executing a search warrant at the Delta Upsilon fraternity house was a prank.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Robinson allegedly purchased large quantities of cocaine from a student in a different fraternity, Agostino Abbatiello, 24, who was charged with multiple counts of possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of fraternity
Noun
  • There was also a strong association with weight before pregnancy.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In 1982, walking through a terminal at Newark International Airport in New Jersey, the Kissingers were accosted by Ellen Kaplan, a follower of Lyndon LaRouche, a cult leader with both Marxist and right-wing associations.
    — Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of association
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  • But the numbers in that study are the profession telling on itself.
    — Gregg Mojica, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Michiganders have also broadly supported raising teacher pay in recent years, particularly for those just entering the profession.
    — Jason Burns, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of profession
Noun
  • British universities have been working to hire more academics from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds so that their faculties better reflect the broader society.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Women heavily lead or outnumber men in high-engagement categories like true crime, relationships, self-improvement, and society-and-culture.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of society
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  • No matter what happens the rest of the way, the relief corps is key to Atlanta having any postseason success.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Parrish said the deep wide receiver corps — which includes Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson and Hurst — has consistently pushed him throughout training camp.
    — Abby DiSalvo, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of corps
Noun
  • Some of this can be attributed to a loss of trust in institutions, especially those tied to public health, thanks in part to the Covid-19 pandemic.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Moreover, the partnership serves as a historic moment, as the two institutions are exploring new sensory frontiers together for the first time.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of institution
Noun
  • The institute Asher works for has used AI to tap into the memories of the oldest living creatures on earth (the giant sea turtle), unearthing testimony of the long history of mankind’s horrors.
    — John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Araj’s institute is funding research on how to make old lenses young.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of institute

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“Sodality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sodality. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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