order of knighthood

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Definition of order of knighthood in English English dictionary

An order which (at least mainly) consists of members who receive and/or most have the knighthood, hence constitutes an honorific brotherhood (in modern times often open to both genders, in rare cases a sisterhood) of knights (and/or, as female equivalent, dames). The hierarchical structure, purpose, activities (in many cases rare and mainly ceremonious), titles and insignia vary widely

Hyphenation

or·der of knight·hood

Turkish pronunciation

ôrdır ıv naythûd

Pronunciation

/ˈôrdər əv ˈnītˌho͝od/ /ˈɔːrdɜr əv ˈnaɪtˌhʊd/