93 Another Word for Brother? – Brother Synonyms & Antonyms

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Meaning of brother

A male sibling

Etymology of brother

The word "brother" comes from Old English "brothor", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "brothar" and Proto-Indo-European "bhrater"
The term has been used in the English language since the 9th century to refer to a male sibling or a close male friend

Synonyms

sibling sibling kin relative male sibling sibling family member clansman kinsman cousin nephew son stepbrother half-brother adoptive brother foster brother brotherly comrade companion associate friend buddy pal mate chum blood brother fraternal twin sibling rival brother figure brother type

Definitions

  • A man or boy in relation to other sons and daughters of his parents
  • * A male person who shares a common male ancestor or parent with another person
  • * A close male friend or associate

Usage Examples

  • My brother is a doctor
  • * He is my brother and my best friend
  • * The two brothers started a business together

Antonyms

sister enemy foe opponent adversary rival competitor female woman girl daughter niece nonrelative stranger outsider nonkin

Related Adjectives

fraternal brotherly sibling relative kin clan tribal familial family paternal maternal parental brotherlike sisterly friendly companionable affable

Related Nouns

family sibling relative kin clan tribe cousin nephew son father mother parent siblinghood brotherhood fraternity sorority kinship

Related Verbs

brother associate companion befriend companion fraternize socialize interact relate bond unite join affiliate
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