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brethren

Translations

brethrennoun

brethren

Plural-only common noun; archaic plural of ‘brother’ and specialised collective term.

братияцерковно-книжный стиль

The pastor addressed the congregation as 'dear brethren' at the start of the service.

В начале службы пастор обратился к собранию: «дорогая братия».

Joseph was envied by his brethren for their father's favoritism.

Иосифу завидовали его братья из-за предпочтения их отца.

Additional translations

brothernoun

brethren

brothers

/ˈbrʌðə/

/ˈbrʌðər/

My brother is two years older than me.

Мой брат на два года старше меня.

Additional translations

Synonyms

fraternal twin

blood brother

brethrennoun

Archaic plural form of brother, referring to male siblings.

Joseph was envied by his brethren for their father's favoritism.

Members of the same religious, social, or fraternal group; fellow believers or comrades.

The pastor addressed the congregation as 'dear brethren' at the start of the service.

brothernoun

A male sibling; a boy or man who shares one or both parents with another person.

My brother and I used to play soccer in the backyard every weekend.

A fellow member of a religious community, especially a male member of a Christian religious order who is not a priest.

Brother Thomas has dedicated his life to serving the community through his work at the monastery.

A term used to refer to a man or boy in a friendly or affectionate way, often among members of the same group or community.

Hey brother, can you help me move this weekend?

A fellow member of a labor union or fraternal organization.

The brothers of the union gathered to discuss the new contract terms.