Definitions for brethren
ˈbrɛð rɪnbrethren

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

1. brethren(noun)

   (plural) the lay members of a male religious order

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1. brethren(Noun)

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

2. Brethren(Noun)

   , any Brethren denomination (usually preceded by "the" or "The")

3. Brethren(Noun)

   , a member of a Brethren congregation or denomination

4. 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

Origin: 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. Brethren(noun)

   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.).

How to pronounce brethren ?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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. Bible, Psalms 133:

   Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.

2. Thomas Paine:

   The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.

3. Ri Son Gwon:

   North Korea’s weapons are only aimed at the United States, not our brethren, China or Russia.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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