brethren Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun (plural) the lay members of a male religious order
noun a male with the same parents as someone else
blood brother; brother.
- my brother still lives with our parents
noun a male person who is a fellow member (of a fraternity or religion or other group)
brother.
- none of his brothers would betray him
noun a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
crony; sidekick; buddy; chum; brother; pal.
noun used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement
comrade; brother.
- Greetings, comrade!
noun (Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a monk and used as form of address
Brother.
- a Benedictine Brother

pl. of Brother. ✍ This form of the plural is used, for the most part, in solemn address, and in speaking of religious sects or fraternities, or their members.