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brethren
breth·ren
| \ ˈbret͟h-rən
; ˈbre-t͟hə-, -t͟hərn\
; ˈbre-t͟hə-, -t͟hərn\
Definition of brethren
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plural of brother
—used chiefly in formal or solemn address or in referring to the members of a profession, society, or religious denomination our church brethren
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English Language Learners Definition of brethren
—used especially to begin to talk in a formal way to a group of people or to refer to the members of a particular group
brethren
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| \ ˈbret͟h-rən
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