fraternal

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or denoting a brother or brothers.

• Belonging to or connected with a fraternity.

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Synonyms

brotherly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fraternal
arterial , terrestrial , perennial

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Variants

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fraternal , fraternalism , fraternalisms , fraternally , fraternal twin

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Etymology

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From Old French fraternel, from frater 'brother'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'fraternity' in English was in the 14th century.

2. The Greek letter Delta Phi Delta is the oldest fraternity still in existence, founded in 1827.

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Related Concepts

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1. sorority: A women's fraternal organization.

2. fraternity house: A house where members of a fraternity live.

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Culture

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Fraternal organizations, such as fraternities and sororities, have been a significant part of social life in many cultures, particularly in the United States and Europe. They often promote community service, leadership development, and social networking.

How to Memorize "fraternal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of brothers or sisters gathered together, supporting and caring for each other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of brotherhood or sisterhood.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'fraternal' comes from the Latin word for 'brother'.

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