Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brother
noun
/ˈbrʌðər/
Definition
A male sibling; a man or boy who has the same parents as another person.
Examples
- My brother is coming to visit us this weekend.
- He treated me like a brother, even though we weren’t related.
- Many people consider their close friends as brothers.
Meaning
The term ‘brother’ is used to refer to a male who shares at least one biological or legal parent with another person. It can also imply a close, fraternal relationship between men that may not be blood-related.
Synonyms
- sibling
- male sibling
- kinsman
