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- [frat-er-nahyz]
- /ˈfræt ərˌnaɪz/
- /ˌfræ.tə.naɪ.ˈzeɪʃ.n̩/
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- [frat-er-nahyz]
- /ˈfræt ərˌnaɪz/
Definitions of fraternization word
- verb without object fraternization to associate in a fraternal or friendly way. 1
- verb without object fraternization to associate cordially or intimately with natives of a conquered country, enemy troops, etc. 1
- verb with object fraternization Archaic. to bring into fraternal association or sympathy. 1
- noun fraternization The act of fraternizing or uniting as brothers. 1
- noun fraternization socializing, associating with sb 1
- noun fraternization Having a friendly relationship with the enemy. 0
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Origin of fraternization
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < French fraterniser < Medieval Latin frāternizāre. See fraternal, -ize
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Parts of speech for Fraternization
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fraternization popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fraternization
noun fraternization
- concord — Concord is a state of peaceful agreement.
- concurrence — Someone's concurrence is their agreement to something.
- partnership — the state or condition of being a partner; participation; association; joint interest.
- collusion — Collusion is secret or illegal co-operation, especially between countries or organizations.
- affiliation — If one group has an affiliation with another group, it has a close or official connection with it.
Antonyms for fraternization
noun fraternization
- discord — lack of concord or harmony between persons or things: marital discord.
- disunity — lack of unity or accord.
- divorce — a divorced man.
- separation — an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.
- antagonism — Antagonism between people is hatred or dislike between them. Antagonisms are instances of this.
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