Definitions for brethren
ˈbrɛð rɪnbrethren

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. brethrennoun

   (plural) the lay members of a male religious order

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. brethrennoun

   the body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order

2. Brethrenadjective

   of or pertaining to any religious group that uses or formerly used the word "Brethren", capitalized, in referring to itself or its members

3. Brethrennoun

   any Brethren denomination

4. Brethrennoun

   a member of a Brethren congregation or denomination

5. Etymology: From Early Modern English, from brethere, brether (+ -en), alteration, due to breþer, of broþor, broþru. Compare Brüder. More at brother.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Brethrennoun

   pl. of Brother

2. Brethren

   of Brother

3. Brethren

   of Brother

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Brethren

   breth′ren, pl. of Brother (q.v.).

Matched Categories

1. • Sect

How to pronounce brethren?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say brethren in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of brethren in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of brethren in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of brethren in a Sentence

1. Vice President Biden:

   Very shortly, the most popular man in the world is about to come to the United States, why is he so popular ? he asked. Because his message, that whatever you do unto the least of my brethren, you do unto me.

2. William Cullen Bryant:

   Difficulty, my brethren, is the nurse of greatness-a harsh nurse, who roughly rocks her foster-children into strength and athletic proportion.

3. Daniel Ives:

   Although currency headwinds are massive for Oracle and its tech brethren, the company showed progress on the cloud front, which is key for tech investors moving forward.

4. Patrick Henry:

   There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. It is vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, peace, peacebut there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God!I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!

5. Mother Teresa:

   Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.

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