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brothernoun a male connected with another person by a common parentWhen was the last time you called your brother? sibling, sisterstepbrother, stepsistercousin, kinsman, kinswoman, relation, relativein-lawkissing cousinblood, clan, family, folk, house, kindred, kinfolk(or kinfolks), kinsfolk, line, lineage, people, race, stock, tribe nonrelative a member of a religious community of menHe was loved and respected among his brothers at the monastery. friar, mendicant, monastic, monk, oblateclergyperson, cleric, clerical, clerk, deacon, divine, dominie, ecclesiastic, high priest, minister, preacher, reverendabbot, archbishop, archpriest, bishop, dean, diocesan, monsignor, pope, prelate, presbyterchurchman, clergyman, father, Holy Joe(slang), padreabbé, curate, curé, parson, pastor, rector, shepherd, vicarchaplain, confessor, sky pilotevangelist, missionary, missioner, missionizer, revivalistnunabbess, anchoress(or ancress), cloistress(obsolete), conventual, mother superior, novice, prioress, Reverend Mother, religious, votary(archaic)clergywoman, deaconess, high priestess, priestess lay reader, lectorlayman, layperson, secular a man with whom one feels a sense of solidarityAs veterans, we support our brothers and sisters in the military. comradealter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, mate(chiefly British), musketeer, palacquaintanceassociate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sportblood brother, main man, sisterabettor(also abetter), accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederatepen palbenefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisherfriendly adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rivalarchenemy, nemesisenemy, foe before the 12th century |