Brother synonyms

bro

Friend; pal. Used as a form of familiar address for a man or boy:

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buddy

A partner, especially one of a pair or team associated under the buddy system.

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sib

A brother or sister; a sibling.

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blood-brother

Someone bound to another person in commitment and friendship by a ceremonial mingling of blood.

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kid-brother

Alternative form of little brother.

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bub

(Slang) Brother; boy; buddy

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fellow-man

A kindred human being.

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kinsman

A man sharing the same racial, cultural, or national background as another.

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pal

A language of Papua New Guinea.

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foster-brother

A male sibling

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sidekick

The definition of a sidekick is a close companion, partner or friend.

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relative (related)

A species or other taxon that shares a common ancestor, usually a relatively recent ancestor, with another:

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confidante

A woman or girl confidant

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amigo

The definition of amigo is the Spanish word for friend.

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kin

A relative or family member:

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fellow-creature

A fellow member of a group

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affectionate

(Of an action, etc.) Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.

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stepbrother

One's stepparent's son by a former marriage

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half-brother

Alternative spelling of half brother.

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blood

Descent from noble or royal lineage:

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fellow human being

A fellow member of a group

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love (related)

The definition of love is a feeling of deep affection, passion or strong liking for a person or thing.

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brotherhood

The definition of brotherhood is a relationship between brothers or close friends, or is a feeling of kinship with other people.

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fra

Brother; a title of a monk or friar

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friend

Friend is defined as a person that you are fond of, with whom you talk or spend time.

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companionship

An association, a fellowship.

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sibling

One of two or more persons born of the same parents or, sometimes, having one parent in common; brother or sister

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big brother

An older brother.

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amicable

Friendly in feeling; showing good will; peaceable

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confraternity

A fraternity or brotherhood.

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sodality

A society or an association, especially a devotional or charitable society for the laity in the Roman Catholic Church.

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male sibling

A male sibling

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comrade

(Informal) A Communist; esp., a fellow Communist

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blood-relative

A person who is related to another through a common ancestor, and not merely by marriage or adoption.

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associate (related)

A member of less than full status, as of a society, institute, etc.

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confrere

A colleague or fellow, especially a professional one

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cadet

A student at a military school or in a military program training to be an officer.

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chum

A friend; a pal.

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brotherly

Having traits considered typical of brothers; friendly, kind, helpful, etc.

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billy

(US, nickname) The B-25 twin-engine bomber aircraft used during World War Two, commonly called the "B-25 Mitchell" in honor of U.S. Army General William "Billy" Mitchell.

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best-friend (related)

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friar (related)

A member of a mendicant Christian order such as the Augustinians, Carmelites (white friars), Franciscans (grey friars) or the Dominicans (black friars).

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intimate

A very close friend.

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crony

A companion or associate

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soul-brother

(Informal) A fellow African American man

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fraternal

In need of a brother or sister or friend.

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confrerie

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fellow

A member of a literary or scientific society; as, a Fellow of the Royal Society.

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monk

A male member of a monastic order who has devoted his life for religious service.

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bud

(Slang) Potent cannabis taken from the flowering part of the plant (the bud), or marijuana generally.

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fraternity

A social organization at a college or university, traditionally consisting of male students and designated by Greek letters.

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peer

A comrade; a companion; an associate.

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sister (antonym)

A female fellow member of the same race, church, profession, organization, etc.

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familiar

One who performs domestic service in the household of a high official.

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cousin (related)

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nephew (related)

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colleague

The definition of a colleague is someone with whom you work.

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alliance

A close association of nations or other groups, formed to advance common interests or causes:

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confidant

A close, trusted friend, to whom one confides intimate matters or secrets

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son (related)

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compatriot

The definition of a compatriot is someone who either works with or is from the same place as another.

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fellow member

A fellow member of a group

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fellowship

The definition of a fellowship is a group of people who share a common interest or is a grant of funds for a student.

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twin

One of two identical or similar people, animals, or things; a counterpart.

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mate

The other member of a matched pair of objects.

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father (related)

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wife (related)

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uncle (related)

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grandson (related)

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daughter (related)

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brother-in-law (related)

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husband (related)

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niece (related)

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grandmother (related)

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grandfather (related)

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