The phrase "fraternal order" refers to a group or organization made up of people who have a shared purpose or interest. These groups often promote brotherhood, camaraderie, and support among their members. Full definition
From 2000 to 2006, he served as Supreme Knight and CEO of the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc., the largest African American Catholic fraternal order in the United States with units in 35 states and the District of Columbia. (thesophiainstitute.org)
The New York State Fraternal Order of Police's World Trade Center Disaster Relief Fund will work to ease the financial burdens of the families of officers who lost their lives or suffered catastrophic injuries aiding terror victims. (realtormag.realtor.org)
Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President Mike Shields told the Sun - Times. (businessinsider.com)