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frat

 

[ frรฆt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social group

A 'frat' is a colloquial term for a fraternity, which is a social organization typically found at colleges and universities. Fraternities are often male-only groups that promote brotherhood, social interaction, and networking among their members. They may engage in various activities including philanthropy, social events, and parties. The culture surrounding fraternities can vary widely, with some focusing on academics and leadership, while others are known for more raucous social lives.

Synonyms

brotherhood, college group, fraternity

Examples of usage

  • He joined a frat to meet new people.
  • They throw a huge party every semester at the frat house.
  • Many students find lifelong friendships in their frat.
  • Frat life can be both fun and challenging.

Translations

Translations of the word "frat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fraternidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเคˆเคšเคพเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bruderschaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ persaudaraan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ะฐั‚ัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ braterstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…„ๅผŸๆ„›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fraternitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hermandad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kardeลŸlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜•์ œ์• 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฎูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bratrstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bratstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…„ๅผŸๆƒ…่ฐŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bratstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brรฆรฐralag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัƒั‹ั€ะปะฐัั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ›แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qardaลŸlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hermandad

Etymology

The term 'frat' is derived from the word 'fraternity', which has its roots in the Latin word 'fraternitas', meaning 'brotherhood'. The practice of forming fraternities can be traced back to the 18th century in North America, where students began organizing into groups for social and academic support. Over time, these organizations evolved into the social clubs known today as fraternities. In the mid-20th century, the abbreviation 'frat' emerged as a casual and informal way to refer to these groups, reflecting their social nature and appeal among college students. The cultural significance of fraternities has fluctuated over the years, leading to both positive perceptions regarding leadership and networking, and negative views concerning issues such as hazing and exclusivity. Regardless, 'frat' has become a staple of college life, signifying a unique community of young men striving for camaraderie and brotherhood.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,239 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.