Synonyms of brothers

brothers

noun

variants also brethren

plural of brother

1

as in sisters

a male connected with another person by a common parent

When was the last time you called your brother?

Related Words

• sisters
• cousins
• siblings
• relatives
• families
• kinsmen
• stepbrothers
• relations
• houses
• stepsisters
• kinswomen
• tribes
• people
• in-laws
• races
• folk
• clans
• blood
• kinfolks
• lineages
• kinsfolk
• stocks
• kissing cousins
• kindreds
• lines

Dissimilar Words

• nonrelatives

2

as in monks

a member of a religious community of men

He was loved and respected among his brothers at the monastery.

Related Words

• monks
• nuns
• fathers
• friars
• bishops
• preachers
• deacons
• clerics
• clericals
• mendicants
• clergymen
• monastics
• oblates
• archbishops
• ministers
• abbots
• deans
• ecclesiastics
• popes
• clergypersons
• reverends
• divines
• prelates
• pastors
• missionaries
• presbyters
• churchmen
• dominies
• archpriests
• diocesans
• clerks
• abbés
• high priests
• curés
• padres
• rectors
• monsignors
• vicars
• parsons
• shepherds
• confessors
• chaplains
• Holy Joes
• sky pilots
• missioners
• revivalists
• curates
• evangelists
• novices
• religious
• mother superior
• abbesses
• priestesses
• Reverend Mother
• missionizers
• conventuals
• anchoresses
• prioresses
• deaconesses
• votaries
• clergywomen
• high priestesses
• cloistresses

Dissimilar Words

• lay readers
• laymen
• laypeople
• lectors
• seculars

3

as in friends

a man with whom one feels a sense of solidarity

As veterans, we support our brothers and sisters in the military.

Related Words

• friends
• comrades
• partners
• sisters
• colleagues
• buddies
• fellows
• pals
• acquaintances
• associates
• peers
• chums
• compadres
• confidants
• musketeers
• intimates
• confidantes
• amigos
• cronies
• allies
• familiars
• alter egos
• cohorts
• sports
• blood brothers
• accomplices
• collaborators
• companions
• mates
• confederates
• hearties
• benefactors
• abettors
• supporters
• sympathizers
• pen pals
• hobnobbers
• main men
• well-wishers
• friendlies

Dissimilar Words

• competitors
• opponents
• rivals
• adversaries
• antagonists
• enemies
• foes
• archenemies
• nemeses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brothers

Chadwick Boseman’s brothers filed a petition last week seeking control of the late actor’s estate, accusing their brother’s widow of mismanagement and failing to distribute the assets. — Lindsay Good, NBC news, 23 July 2026

The brothers worked the deep weed edges with large spoons, making long casts and hopping them off bottom. — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026

Now, Harry’s casual comment has ignited hope that the brothers might at some point manage to, if not fully reconcile, put their differences aside. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026

One of his brothers, Christian Hackenberg, enjoyed a standout career as the quarterback for Pennsylvania State University. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

In a poignant scene, the three brothers came together to try to make sense out of the deep feelings of grief and anger of losing their mother, who pretty much forced them to take care of each other while growing up. — Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

The Jonas Brothers’ movie showcased footage from Nick, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas’ 2008 Burnin’ Up concert tour, along with behind-the-scenes footage as the brothers toured North America. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026

Handler is the youngest of six siblings, two older sisters, Shoshanna and Simone, and three older brothers, Chet, Glen and Roy. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Set in 1986, the film follows two brothers, Irwin (Teller) and Gary Pearl (Driver). — Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 July 2026