Synonyms of fraternal

fraternal

adjective

frə-ˈtər-nᵊl 

as in familial

of, relating to, or befitting brothers

there was a fraternal bond between the two boys all throughout their school years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• familial
• brotherly
• friendly
• sisterly
• neighborly
• chummy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fraternal

On Monday, the College Football Players Association (CFBPA)—an athlete advocacy organization—announced that a group of Stanford football players have formed the first CFBPA fraternal association. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026

List current memberships in civic, fraternal, legal or social organizations. — Schnelle Tonge, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026

In it are the recurring themes of fraternal loyalty, longing, nature’s bounty, and the rough toke that is doggedly searching for a better life. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026

In this respect, mixed martial arts performs a role similar to military training camps, revolutionary youth movements and fraternal organizations in earlier eras. — Scott Atran, The Conversation, 17 June 2026