Fra

[ frah ]

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

1. a title of address for a friar or brother.

Fra

/ frɑː /

noun

1. brother: a title given to an Italian monk or friar

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fra¹

1885–90; < Italian, shortened form of frate brother, monk

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fra¹

Italian, short for frate brother (in either natural or religious sense), from Latin frāter brother

Example Sentences

The Fra’ Mani is larger in circumference and sliced wafer-thin.

From Seattle Times

FRA Administrator Amit Bose said in an interview with The Associated Press that both these crafts of workers are responsible for some of the advanced technology railroads rely on like the assortment of trackside detectors that help spot mechanical problems before they can cause derailments, so it made sense to set certification standards for them.

From Seattle Times

And even though technology can help railroads improve safety, he said the FRA wants to make sure that it supplements but doesn’t replace existing efforts like visual inspections.

From Seattle Times

The EU's Fundamental Rights Agency, FRA, says racist policing is widely under-reported in the European Union.

From BBC

The report builds on previous research by FRA showing that the police most often stop young men, ethnic minorities, Muslims or people who do not identify as heterosexual.

From BBC