Brother (Noun)

Meaning ¹

(Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a monk and used as form of address; "a Benedictine Brother".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

• Monastic

Related Words

• Brotherhood (noun)

Meaning ²

A male with the same parents as someone else; "my brother still lives with our parents".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

• I'm going to spend the holidays with my brother and his family in Chicago.
• My brother still lives with our parents and has no intention of moving out.
• The doctor told my brother he needs to start eating healthier to lower his blood pressure.
• I'm really proud of my brother for graduating at the top of his class.
• My brother and I always argued as kids, but we're much closer now that we're older.

Synonyms

• Blood Brother

Antonyms

• Sister

Hyponyms

• Half-brother
• Half Brother

Related Words

• Brotherly (adjective)

Meaning ³

A male person who is a fellow member (of a fraternity or religion or other group); "none of his brothers would betray him".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

• Fellow Member

Hyponyms

• Mason

Meaning ⁴

A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Sidekick
• Crony
• Pal
• Buddy
• Chum

Hypernyms

• Friend

Hyponyms

• Cobber

Meaning ⁵

Used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement; "Greetings, comrade!".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Comrade