broth·er·hood/`brʌðəˏhd; ˈbrʌðəhʊd/ n 1 [U] a friendly loyal relationship that unites many people 兄弟般的关系，手足之情，同胞之爱: peace and human brotherhood 和平与人类的手足之情 2 [C] an organization of people who share the same political aims or religious beliefs 政治团体; 〔宗教的〕兄弟会