/eɾmaˈndað/ (Spanish)

Definitions

1. noun

A brotherhood, a fraternal association, often with a religious or social basis.

“The hermandad of the local artisans worked together to support each other and their families.”

2. noun

A brotherhood of the crossbowmen, originally a medieval association of crossbowmen in Spain.

“The hermandad of the medieval crossbowmen played a crucial role in defending the city from invaders.”