brethren

Meanings

• noun

  A group of men who are brothers, either by blood or affiliation.

  - "The brethren of the fraternity gathered for their annual reunion."
  - "The monks in the monastery were called brethren."
  - "My brethren in arms fought bravely in the battle."

• noun

  Term used in Christian context to refer to fellow believers.

  - "All true Christians are brethren in the eyes of God."
  - "The brethren prayed together in the church."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɹɛðɹən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with brethren
sister , mister , missister , quiver

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Variants

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brethren , brother , Brethren , brothers , Bohemian Brethren

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Etymology

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Old English: broðor, from broth 'brother'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'brethren' is used frequently in the Bible to refer to fellow believers.

2. The word 'brethren' comes from the Old English word 'broðor', which means 'brother'.

3. In some religious orders, the term 'brethren' is used to refer to male members of the order, while 'sisters' refers to the female members.

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Related Concepts

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1. brotherhood: A group of people bound together by a common bond of affection or interest.

2. fraternity: A brotherhood organization, typically based on shared interests or experiences, such as a college fraternity.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'brethren' is often used to refer to a group of people bound by a common bond, whether it be brotherhood by blood or affiliation, or a group of fellow believers in Christianity. In art, the image of brethren can represent unity, brotherly love, and camaraderie.

How to Memorize "brethren"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of men or women standing together, united as brethren.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'brethren' with the idea of unity and brotherly love.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'B-R-E-T-H-R-E-N': Brothers Reunited, Enjoys New Experiences.

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