Complete Definition of "fraternal"

English

Etymology
F. fraternel, LL. fraternalis, from L. fraternus.

Adjective
fraternal

  1. Of brothers (fraternal twins)
  2. Related through a brother (fraternal nephew)
  3. In need of a brother or sister or friend.
  4. Friendly or brotherly (e.g. fraternal relations between socialist parties in different countries).
  5. platonic (as fraternal love - brotherly love)

Synonyms
brotherly

Related terms
fraternally
fraternity
fraternise, fraternize
fratricide

Translations
Greek: t+|el|αδελ�ικ��|m|s|sc=Grek (adelfikos)

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