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brethren

The correct spelling is brethren.

How to pronounce brethren

/ˈbɹɛðɹən/
adjective

IPA: /ˈbɹɛðɹən/

Say it like: Bre-thr-en

The correct spelling is brethren. Of or akin to; related; like For example: "I would like to thank the brother who just spoke."

Usage Examples

I would like to thank the brother who just spoke.

Listen, brother, I don't know what you want, but I'm not interested.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Of or akin to; related; like

noun

  1. 1.Son of the same parents as another person.
  2. 2.A male having at least one parent in common with another (see half-brother, stepbrother).
  3. 3.A male fellow member of a religious community, church, trades union etc.
  4. 4.A form of address to a man.
  5. 5.A black male.

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