fraternization
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frat·er·nize
(frăt′ər-nīz′)intr.v. frat·er·nized, frat·er·niz·ing, frat·er·niz·es
1. To associate with others in a brotherly or congenial way.
2. To associate on friendly terms with an enemy or opposing group, often in violation of discipline or orders.
[French fraterniser, from Medieval Latin frāternizāre, from Latin frāternus, fraternal; see fraternal.]
frat′er·ni·za′tion (-nĭ-zā′shən) n.
frat′er·niz′er n.
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frat•er•ni•za•tion
(ˌfræt ər nəˈzeɪ ʃən)n.
1. friendly association.
2. cordial or intimate association with members of a hostile or proscribed group.
[1790–1800]
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Noun | 1. | fraternization - associating with others in a brotherly or friendly way; especially with an enemy association - the act of consorting with or joining with others; "you cannot be convicted of criminal guilt by association" |
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fraternization
n → (freundschaftlicher) Umgang, Verbrüderung f (pej); (Mil also) → Fraternisierung f
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