Synonyms of fraternal

fraternal

adjective

frə-ˈtər-nᵊl 

as in familial

of, relating to, or befitting brothers

there was a fraternal bond between the two boys all throughout their school years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• familial
• brotherly
• friendly
• sisterly
• neighborly
• chummy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fraternal

In this respect, mixed martial arts performs a role similar to military training camps, revolutionary youth movements and fraternal organizations in earlier eras. — Scott Atran, The Conversation, 17 June 2026

The United States often feels more fractured than fraternal, a search for commonality hard to find in a land of boundaries drawn harder each day. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 June 2026

Numerous religious orders and fraternal organizations formed to spread this devotion. — ABC News, 10 June 2026

His fraternal lodge, the Odd Fellows, organized a group of boys who sold soft drinks at University of Missouri football games. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026