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Synonyms & Antonyms of brother
1
a male connected with another person by a common parent
- When was the last time you called your brother?
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- nonrelative
2
a member of a religious community of men
- He was loved and respected among his brothers at the monastery.
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for brother
- clergyperson,
- cleric,
- clerical,
- clerk,
- deacon,
- divine,
- dominie,
- ecclesiastic,
- high priest,
- minister,
- preacher,
- reverend
- abbot,
- archbishop,
- archpriest,
- bishop,
- dean,
- diocesan,
- monsignor,
- pope,
- prelate,
- presbyter
- abbess,
- anchoress
- (or ancress),
- cloistress
- [obsolete],
- conventual,
- mother superior,
- novice,
- prioress,
- Reverend Mother,
- religious,
- votary
- [archaic]
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3
a man with whom one feels a sense of solidarity
- As veterans, we support our brothers and sisters in the military.
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for brother
- alter ego,
- amigo,
- buddy,
- chum,
- compadre,
- confidant,
- confidante,
- crony,
- familiar,
- friend,
- intimate,
- mate
- [chiefly British],
- musketeer,
- pal
- abettor
- (also abetter),
- accomplice,
- ally,
- collaborator,
- confederate
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The first known use of brother was before the 12th century
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