brethren

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see also: Brethren

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbɹɛðɹən/

Noun

1. (archaic) plural form of brother
2. (figuratively) The body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order.

Translations

• French: confrères, frères
• German: Brüder, Brüdergemeinschaft
• Italian: confratelli
• Portuguese: confraria, confrades, irmãos
• Russian: бра́тство
• Spanish: hermanos

Adjective

brethren

1. Of or akin to; related; like

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Brethren

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbɹɛðɹən/

Noun

1. (in the plural, informal) any Brethren denomination (usually preceded by "the" or "The")
2. (in the singular) a member of a Brethren congregation or denomination

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