What is hetaeria? Simple Definition & Meaning

Definition of hetaeria

Hetaeria (pronounced h-tuh-ree-uh) is a term from Roman law that refers to a society, guild, or college. It can also be called a fraternity.

A group of artists form a hetaeria to support each other's work and collaborate on projects.
The ancient Greeks had hetaeriai that were exclusive clubs for men to socialize and discuss philosophy.

These examples illustrate how a hetaeria is a group of people who come together for a common purpose, whether it be artistic collaboration or socializing.

Here are some related terms that you may come across:

Heterologous: This term describes DNA from a foreign organism.
Artificial insemination: A process for achieving conception that involves inserting semen into a woman's vagina by means other than intercourse.
Homologous insemination: Artificial insemination in which the semen donor is the recipient's husband.
Exogamous insemination: Artificial insemination in which the semen donor is someone other than the recipient's husband.

Simple Definition

A hetaeria is a group or organization, like a club or fraternity. The word comes from Greek and means "companion." It can also be called a hetaery.

Heterologous artificial insemination is a way for a woman to get pregnant without having sex with a man. Instead, a doctor puts sperm from a donor into the woman's vagina. If the woman is married and her husband agrees to the insemination, he is considered the father of the child. If the woman is not married, it depends on the laws of the place where she lives whether the donor or the woman's partner is considered the father.

Legal Definitions - hetaeria

Definition of hetaeria

Simple Definition