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单词 fraternal
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fraternal

adjective

fra·​ter·​nal frə-ˈtər-nᵊl How to pronounce fraternal (audio)
1
a
: of, relating to, or involving brothers
fraternal love
b
: of, relating to, or being a fraternity or society
a fraternal order
a fraternal chapter house
2
: derived from two ova : dizygotic
fraternal twins
3
: friendly, brotherly
There was a fraternal feeling among the troops.
fraternalism
frə-ˈtər-nə-ˌliz-əm How to pronounce fraternal (audio)
noun
fraternally
frə-ˈtər-nᵊl-ē How to pronounce fraternal (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • brotherly
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Example Sentences

He belonged to a fraternal organization. There was a fraternal feeling among the troops.
Recent Examples on the Web One of the world’s oldest fraternal organizations, the Freemasons’ origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2022 According to new Title IX guidelines, property owned and operated by fraternal organizations that are not formally recognized by the university are not covered by Title IX rules. Seamus Mcavoy, courant.com, 9 Feb. 2022 Members of fraternal organizations, political organizations, religious groups, and Rotary and Lions clubs are the backbones of these events. Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, 27 Jan. 2022 Despite its many run-ins with the law, the organization was fundamentally successful - an all-male, virtually all-White, dues-paying fraternal order with a brisk retail trade in club paraphernalia. Paul W. Valentine, Anchorage Daily News, 30 June 2022 Despite its many run-ins with the law, the organization was fundamentally successful — an all-male, virtually all-White, dues-paying fraternal order with a brisk retail trade in club paraphernalia. Paul W. Valentine, Washington Post, 30 June 2022 The phallo groups are a virtual support group crossed with a bootleg med-school education crossed with perhaps the world’s first fraternal order that freely proclaims what the rest suppress as subtext. New York Times, 10 May 2022 Along with his fraternal twin Adam, Arimborgo rode the Naperville soccer boon in middle school before switching to an obsessive fascination with a new sport. Patrick Z. Mcgavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2022 As the fraternal twin brother of Wanda, Pietro Maximoff (a.k.a. Quicksilver) is no stranger to Marvel fans. Annie O’sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 7 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin fraternalis, from Latin fraternus, from frater brother — more at brother

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

fraternal

adjective

fra·​ter·​nal frə-ˈtər-nᵊl How to pronounce fraternal (audio)
1
: having to do with brothers
fraternal affection
2
: made up of members banded together like brothers
a fraternal organization

Medical Definition

fraternal

adjective

fra·​ter·​nal frə-ˈtərn-ᵊl How to pronounce fraternal (audio)
: derived from two ova : dizygotic
fraternal twins

fraternal

adjective

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

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