| 释义 |
con·fra·ter
\kənˈfräd.ə(r), (ˈ)kän|f-\ noun
(plural confraters \-ə(r)z\ ; or confra·tres \-ä.ˌtrez, -es\)
Etymology: Medieval Latin, from Latin com- + frater brother — more at brother
1. : a member of a confraternity
2. : an associate of a monastery or monastic group who received certain privileges (as a share in prayers) without corresponding responsibilities (as rigorous life or restrictive vows) |