a GLO question

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by AXiD_ME

isn't a fraternity by common definition a GLO e.g HAS LETTERS

No, the Masons are a fraternity, as are the Knights of Colombus and the Lion's Club. You could probably consider Eastern Star and Red Hats a sorority if you want to get technical, although I doubt anyone would.

Dictionary.com:

fra·ter·ni·ty ( P ) Pronunciation Key (fr-tûrn-t)
n. pl. fra·ter·ni·ties
A body of people associated for a common purpose or interest, such as a guild.
A group of people joined by similar backgrounds, occupations, interests, or tastes: the fraternity of bird watchers.
A chiefly social organization of men students at a college or university, usually designated by Greek letters.
Roman Catholic Church. A sodality.
The quality or condition of being brothers; brotherliness.


Nowhere does it say ANYTHING about HAVING to have Greek letters.

ETA: While we're at it:

so·ror·i·ty ( P ) Pronunciation Key (s-rôr-t, -rr-)
n. pl. so·ror·i·ties
A chiefly social organization of women students at a college or university, usually designated by Greek letters.
An association or a society of women.


Your personal definition of Fraternity is based on your experiences with college life only, and is a pretty narrow definition.