brother synonyms

brother

n.

  1. A male sibling

    sibling, male sibling, stepbrother, half brother, foster brother, kinsman, blood relative, sib, big brother, kid brother*, bro*; see also relative.

  2. A fellow member of a group

    associate, colleague, confrere, compatriot, fellow member, fellow human being, fellow creature, fellow man, soul brother, blood brother, buddy*; see also associate, friar.

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