brethren

[ breth-rin ]

plural noun

1. fellow members.
2. Archaic. brothers.

brethren

/ ˈbrɛðrɪn /

plural noun

1. archaic.
   a plural of brother
2. fellow members of a religion, sect, society, etc

Synonym Study

See brother.

Example Sentences

As the Dodgers head to their fourth World Series in eight years, holding up their accomplishment to that of their brethren 59 years ago provides both a contrast and a comparison.

From Los Angeles Times

That so few of her allegedly patriotic Republican brethren didn't draw that line is still shocking to me.

From Salon

It may be aspirational wishful thinking on my part, but perhaps some of them would realize these “others” are their fellow Americans and brethren.

From Salon

Everywhere one looked at the Milwaukee RNC, packs of men in their 20s and 30s roamed around, often in tailored suits instead of the khakis and polo shirts preferred by their older brethren.

From Salon

“Lies,” though, is more frank than much of its brethren, more streamlined and grounded.

From New York Times

Related Words

• relative
• twin