fraternal

/frəˈtɜːrnəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to brothers or a brotherly relationship.
    • They shared a fraternal bond that went beyond mere friendship.
    • His fraternal advice was always kind and supportive.
    • The fraternal organization held its annual meeting in the city hall.
  2. Relating to a fraternity or a group of people with common interests or goals.
    • The fraternal society raised money for local charities.
    • Fraternal groups often have secret rituals and traditions.
    • He joined a fraternal order that focused on community service.
  3. Describing twins that develop from two separate eggs and are not identical.
    • Fraternal twins occur when two eggs are fertilized at the same time.
    • My sister and I are fraternal twins, so we don't share the exact same features.
    • Fraternal twins can be of different sexes and look no more alike than ordinary siblings.
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