-hood

Pronunciation: /- ˈhʊd/

-hood (suffix)

  1. A state or condition of being something, often used to talk about a person’s situation or qualities.
  2. A period in a person’s life when they are considered to have a certain role or age.
  3. A group of people who share a common role, job, or status, treated as a single group.

Examples

  • Kindness is a state of being that grows over time.
  • Honesty is a state of being that people trust.