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Definitions for brethren
ˈbrɛð rɪnbrethren
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Princeton's WordNet
brethren(noun)
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
Wiktionary
brethren(Noun)
the body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order
Etymology: From Early Modern English , from brethere, brether (+ -en), alteration, due to breþer, of broþor, broþru. Compare Brüder. More at brother.
Brethren(Adjective)
of or pertaining to any religious group that uses or formerly used the word "Brethren", capitalized, in referring to itself or its members
Etymology: From Early Modern English , from brethere, brether (+ -en), alteration, due to breþer, of broþor, broþru. Compare Brüder. More at brother.
Brethren(Noun)
any Brethren denomination
Brethren(Noun)
a member of a Brethren congregation or denomination
Webster Dictionary
Brethren(noun)
pl. of Brother
Brethren
of Brother
Brethren
of Brother
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Brethren
breth′ren, pl. of Brother (q.v.).
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of brethren in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of brethren in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of brethren in a Sentence
The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.
Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.
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.
These are fascinating times in U.S. craft beer, and like many of our brethren, we talk to many different people who are interested in participating in this dynamic business.
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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Translations for brethren
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- الاخوةArabic
- germansCatalan, Valencian
- broderDanish
- αδελφότηταGreek
- fratojEsperanto
- hermanosSpanish
- frères, confrèresFrench
- irmánsGalician
- אחים לדתHebrew
- fratresInterlingua
- confratelliItalian
- אַחִים לְדָתHebrew
- 同胞Japanese
- ಸಹೋದರರುKannada
- 형제Korean
- broedersDutch
- bractwoPolish
- irmãos, confrade, confrariaPortuguese
- братствоRussian
- bröderSwedish
- 弟兄们Chinese
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