SINCE 1828
frater
noun (1)
fra·ter
| \ ˈfrātə(r)\
plural -s
Definition of frater
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a refectory of a monastery
frater
noun (2)
fra·ter
| \ ˈfrä|tə(r), -rā|, |tə-\
plural -s
Definition of frater (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a member of certain religious orders (as the Benedictine order) who is studying for the priesthood
—often used as a title or form of address especially among members of the same or similar orders
2a
: a fraternity brother
b
: a brother Freemason in certain Masonic orders
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