plural brothers
also brethren
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\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
: 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
