Meaning & Definition of word "Brother"

Brother

/ˈbrʌðər/

1. A male sibling; a man or boy who has the same parents as another person.
- Example: I have two sisters and one brother.
2. A term of endearment or camaraderie used among men.
- Example: He treated his friends like brothers.
3. A fellow member of a fraternity, religious group, or other organization.
- Example: The brothers of the sorority gathered for their annual meeting.
4. A man who is a member of a particular community, often used in religious contexts.
- Example: In many monasteries, the brothers live and work together.

Old English 'brōþor' from Proto-Germanic *brothar, traced back to Proto-Indo-European *bhrāter.

Brother from another mother:

A close friend who is not biologically related.

Big brother:

An older brother, often used to imply protective qualities.

Little brother:

A younger brother.

Brotherly love:

The affection between brothers or close friends.

Bro:

A casual term for brother, often used informally.

sibling:

A person having one or more siblings.

brotherhood:

The relationship between brothers or the sense of unity among a group.

fraternity:

A brotherhood, usually within a group of men.

brethren:

Members of a particular church or sect.

fraternal:

Of or like a brother or brothers.

Meaning: Bro

Example Sentence: What's up, bro?

Meaning: Bruh

Example Sentence: Bruh, did you see that game last night?

Meaning: Bromance

Example Sentence: Their friendship is more like a bromance.

Meaning: Brosef

Example Sentence: Hey, brosef! How are you doing?

Meaning: Brother man

Example Sentence: Good to see you, brother man!