sororia

Sororia is a term used in various contexts to denote the idea of sisterhood or kinship. Etymologically, it is typically treated as a neologism derived from the Latin soror, meaning sister, with the abstract-noun suffix -ia to form a concept rather than a concrete object. In English-language scholarly and activist writing, sororia is sometimes employed to emphasize solidarity, mutual aid, and inclusive community among women and allied groups, distinguishing such bonds from competitive or hierarchical social structures.

Because sororia is not a standardized or canonical term, its exact sense depends on the author and context. It may appear in discussions of feminist philosophy, social movements, or community organizing as a framework for analyzing how people support one another across differences. In cultural usage, sororia also appears as a proper name or title—the name of organizations, projects, or fictional works—where the meaning is defined by that specific usage.

See also: related concepts include sorority, sisterhood, sororidad (Spanish), and sororité (French).