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Fraternal

Fruh-TUR-nuhl

/frʌˈtɜːrnʌl/

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fraternal

Dictionary meaning

Like or characteristic of or befitting a brother.

Examples

  • Fraternal twins are biovular.
  • A fraternal order.

Synonyms: brotherly

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