brothers

broth-ers · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of brother; males having the same parents.

  2. 2.

    Male members of a religious order.

  3. 3.

    Fellow members of an organization or group.

  4. 4.

    (informal) Male friends or companions.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    brothers in arms — fellow soldiers
  • •
    blood brothers — very close friends or allies

Related words

Antonyms: sisters
See also: brother, sibling, sisters
Synonyms: brethren, bros, siblings

Etymology

From Old English "broþor" meaning brother, with plural suffix "-s."