brother

/ˈbrʌðər/
interjection
  1. Used to express mild surprise, frustration, or emphasis.
    • Brother, it's hot outside today!
    • Brother, that was a long meeting!
    • Oh brother, I forgot my keys again.
noun
  1. A male sibling; a boy or man who has the same parents as another person.
    • She has two brothers and one sister.
    • My older brother taught me how to ride a bike.
    • The brothers shared a bedroom when they were kids.
  2. A male member of the same group, organization, or community, often used to express solidarity or shared identity.
    • The firefighters called each other brother after working together for years.
    • He greeted his fellow union members as brothers.
    • Welcome, brother, to our hiking club.
  3. A male member of a religious order, especially a monk or friar who is not a priest.
    • The brothers gather for prayer every morning.
    • He decided to become a brother and live a simple life.
    • Brother Michael tends the monastery garden.
  4. A close male friend or ally, often used informally.
    • He's not my blood relative, but he's my brother in every way that matters.
    • Don't worry, brother, I've got your back.
    • Thanks for helping me move, brother.
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