First Known Use: before 12th century
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brother
noun broth·er \ˈbrə-thər\
: a boy or man who has one or both of the same parents as you
: a man who is from the same group or country as you
: a male member of a religious group
plural brothers also breth·ren \ˈbreth-rən; ˈbre-thə-rən, -thərn\
Full Definition of BROTHER
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: a male who has the same parents as another or one parent in common with another
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: one related to another by common ties or interests
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: a fellow member —used as a title for ministers in some evangelical denominations
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: one of a type similar to another
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a : kinsman b : one who shares with another a common national or racial origin; especially : soul brother
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a capitalized : a member of a congregation of men not in holy orders and usually in hospital or school work b : a member of a men's religious order who is not preparing for or is not ready for holy orders <a lay brother>
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Origin of BROTHER
Middle English, from Old English brōthor; akin to Old High German bruodor brother, Latin frater, Greek phratēr member of the same clan
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brother
noun broth·er \ˈbrə-thər\
plural brothers also breth·ren \ˈbreth-rən\
Definition of BROTHER for Kids
1
: a male person or animal related to another person or animal by having one or both parents in common
2
: a fellow member of an organization
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