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fraternal

/frəˈtɜːr.nəl/
fra · ter · nal
Adverb:fraternally
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• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a brother or brothers; marked by friendly comradeship.

Example

"The two colleagues shared a strong fraternal bond after working together for over a decade."

2

Relating to or denoting twins or other multiple offspring that develop from separate fertilized ova and are therefore genetically distinct.

Example

"Although they are fraternal twins, one has curly red hair while the other is tall and blond."

3

Relating to a formal society, lodge, or college fraternity organized for mutual aid, fellowship, or shared interests.

Example

"Several local fraternal organizations raised funds to renovate the community center."

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• Rhymes for fraternal

• Nearby Words

fraser
frat
fratboy
fraternal
fraternalism
fraternally
fraternity

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Medieval Latin fraternalis, from Latin fraternus ('brotherly'), which derives from frater ('brother').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fraternal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fraternal
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