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fraternizer

fraternizer

7.2
A person who belongs to a college fraternity and joins its social activities
  • noun
  • /ˈfrætərnaɪzər/
  • US
translation icon : hermano
  • As a dedicated fraternizer, he organized many social events for his fraternity.

Examples

  • Many fraternizers form lifelong friendships through their college organizations.

  • The university recognized her as an outstanding fraternizer for her leadership in community service.

  • James is a dedicated fraternizer at his university.

  • Many fraternizers participate in community service events.

  • As an active fraternizer, he established strong connections with other members during college events.

  • The fraternity president is known as a skilled fraternizer who engages all new members enthusiastically.

  • During the homecoming weekend, all fraternizers came together to celebrate their shared experiences.

Synonyms

cappie
vsfraternizer
  • Slang
18 9.9

A college student who belongs to a fraternity or sorority

is a neutral term for someone active in college fraternity life
frater
vsfraternizer
9.8

A man who belongs to a men's group for friendship and community service

is specific to college fraternity membership and active participation

How Involved

leader
∞ 1.0
to officer
1 7.8
fraternizer
  • US
7.2
active
8 5.6
pledge
  • Jargon
91 7.4

Surface Forms

fraternizer singular
fraternizers plural

Morphology

fraternizer = fraternize (semi-transparent) = fraternize + er

Morphologically formed from 'fraternize' + '-er', but the sense 'member/participant in a fraternity' shifts from the verb's general sense of associating to a specific institutional membership.

Etymology

Fraternizer comes from the Latin root frater, meaning 'brother', and the same root is in fraternity, a college group of 'brothers'. So a fraternizer is someone who joins in or takes part in fraternity activities and brotherly social life.