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

Her brothers, Hadi and Fazlollah, are just two of many political prisoners whom the Islamic Republic of Iran gave the death sentence. — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

The brothers’ previous films included 2021’s Camp Confidential, about European Jews who found asylum in America after fleeing Nazi Europe, enlisted in the Army, and interrogated Nazi war criminals at a secret camp. — Marisa Fox, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026

The younger sons were in their attic room, the oldest out somewhere, wooing the Guidry girl or playing cards with her brothers—when a stronger gust slapped the house. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

My dad came, my brothers came, some of my best friends from work and school came. — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026

The movie, set in 1986, follows the two Pearl brothers, Irwin (Teller) and Gary (Driver), who are aspiring toward middle-class success in the outer boroughs. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 July 2026

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

In the post, the brothers included a fundraising link seeking $60,000. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

The family — Wilber’s mom, two older brothers and younger sister — had since grown accustomed to regular appointments with ICE as part of their application. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026