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Brother
01
a man who shares a mother and father with us
Examples
Emily 's brother likes to play video games and watch sports on TV.
He is always protective of her younger brother and looks out for him.
02
a man who is a member of a religious group, particularly a monk
Examples
Brother Thomas spends his days in prayer and service at the monastery.
The abbey is home to several brothers who have devoted their lives to spiritual practice.
InformalExamples
What 's up, brother? It's been a while!
You 're always there when I need you, man. You 're a true brother.
3.1
a man who is a fellow member of a fraternity, religion, or other organized group
Examples
The brothers gathered for the annual fraternity dinner.
Each brother pledged loyalty to the order's values.
3.2
a form of address used among men involved in the same movement or cause
Examples
" Stay strong, brother, " the activist said to his comrade.
The soldiers greeted each other with a firm " Brother. "
Lexical Tree
brotherhood
brotherlike
brotherly
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