Brother meaning

Used to provide emphasis, often at the beginning of one's remarks.

A male having the same parents as another or one parent in common with another.

The definition of a brother is a boy or man with siblings, or a person who shares something in common with another person.

A male having the same parents as another or one parent in common with another.

One who shares a common ancestry, allegiance, character, or purpose with another or others, especially:

Something, such as a corporation or institution, that is regarded as a member of a class.

A man or boy as he is related to the other children of his parents.

A man or boy related to one by having a parent in common; half brother.

A stepbrother.

A foster brother.

A close male friend who is like a brother.

A fellow human being.

A lay member of a men's religious order.

Any man.

A traditional term of collegiality (for example, “I respectfully disagree with my brother Smith on the issue of . . . .”), by which lawyers or judges refer to one another. When referring to more than one, the plural, brethren, is used. However, as more women enter the legal profession, more gender-neutral phrases, such as “my colleague,” are being used.

Title of respect for an adult male member of a religious or fraternal order.

Formal title for any male member of a religious or fraternal organization.

An informal title used as part of another moniker.