Fraternal: meaning, definitions and examples
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fraternal
[ frษหtษrnษl ]
brotherly relation
Fraternal refers to the relationship or bond between brothers. It denotes a connection that is akin to brotherhood, highlighting a sense of camaraderie, support, and shared experiences commonly associated with male siblings or close friends.
Synonyms
brotherly, comradely, fellowship, sororal.
Examples of usage
- They shared a fraternal bond that lasted a lifetime.
- The fraternal organization meets every month.
- Their fraternal relationship was built on trust.
Translations
Translations of the word "fraternal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fraternal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคพเคเคเคพเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช brรผderlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ fraternal
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะฐัะตัััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ braterski
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ๅผใฎ
๐ซ๐ท fraternel
๐ช๐ธ fraternal
๐น๐ท kardeลlik
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ bratrskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ bratskรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ๅผ็
๐ธ๐ฎ bratski
๐ฎ๐ธ brรฆรฐralag
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัััะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แซแแแกแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qardaลlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ fraternal
Etymology
The term 'fraternal' originates from the Latin word 'fraternalis', which means 'of a brother'. This, in turn, is derived from 'frater', meaning 'brother'. The concept of fraternal relations has deep roots in various cultures, often symbolizing strong bonds, support systems, and loyalty among individuals, typically males. Fraternal organizations, such as fraternities in educational institutions, emphasize these values, fostering a sense of community and brotherhood among their members. The word gained prominence in the English language in the early 19th century, reflecting societal changes and the increasing importance of male companionships and networks.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,346, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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