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
• friars
• nuns
• fathers
• bishops
• preachers
• deacons
• clerics
• mendicants
• clericals
• clergymen
• oblates
• monastics
• archbishops
• deans
• abbots
• ecclesiastics
• ministers
• popes
• clergypersons
• reverends
• divines
• prelates
• pastors
• presbyters
• churchmen
• dominies
• archpriests
• missionaries
• 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

Enter Pijama, talked up by the Larrain brothers at CIC, a TVOD system affording global or select territory access and right holder returns, which get 80% of revenues, to great films audiences can’t see. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

While star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brothers won’t join him on the Miami Heat’s roster, former Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Vin Baker is joining the two-time NBA MVP in Miami. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

The brothers launched Life Stories to preserve documentary interviews and films for public and future use. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Then watch Harold’s brothers reminisce about their childhood and remember their caring big brother. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2026

Authorities allege that the drug business was passed down through the fraternity, handed off by brothers who were graduating or studying abroad. — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

As might be expected, the Walsh brothers work well together, according to their coach. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

The Gallagher brothers will now perform on July 20 and July 23 at the Stade de France in Paris’ Saint Denis district. — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

But their aptitude and affection for the sport would be passed down through two different families in two different states, from one generation to the next, before reaching Luke and his brothers. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026