Sodality
/soʊˈdæl.ɪ.ti/noun
A fellowship, association, or society, especially one formed for a common purpose.
Did you know?Its root is tied to Latin *sodalis*, a companion or comrade, which likely comes from *sod-* meaning ‘whole’ or ‘with,’ hinting that belonging was once treated like a binding social force.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sol- / *s(w)e-
“A proposed ancient root connected by scholars to notions of being whole or together, though the exact prehistory is debated.”
Latin
Latin
sodalis
“A companion, comrade, or fellow member of a group.”
Late Latin
Latin
sodalitas
“Companionship; a fellowship or guild-like association.”
Middle French
French
sodalité
“A brotherhood or association, especially a religious one.”
14th–15th Century
English
sodality
“A fellowship, brotherhood, or organized society.”
Modern English
English
sodality
“A formal association or society, especially for a religious or charitable purpose.”
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