brother
noun
broth·er
ˈbrə-t͟hər 
plural brothers also brethren
ˈbret͟h-rən
ˈbre-t͟hə-rən,
-t͟hərn
1
: a male who has the same parents as another or one parent in common with another
2
: one related to another by common ties or interests
3
: a fellow member
—used as a title for ministers in some evangelical denominations
4
: one of a type similar to another
5
a
: kinsman
b
: one who shares with another a common national or racial origin
especially
: a Black boy or man : soul brother
6
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
Examples of brother in a Sentence
We must support our brothers and sisters fighting overseas.
the brothers in a monastery
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
Run by the Hernández brothers, the restaurant combines fine dining with a welcoming atmosphere in a small village setting.
—Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
However, that’s because Buckle’s dividend has long been unlike its fashion retail brethren.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The Gaudreau family has deep family connections with the school: Jane’s brother has special needs, and their mother worked there for more than 40 years.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 June 2025
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brother
noun
broth·er
ˈbrət͟h-ər
plural brothers also brethren
ˈbret͟h- (ə-)rən
ˈbret͟h-ərn
1
: a male who has one or both parents in common with another
2
: a male relative
3
: a fellow member of a group
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