fraternal
adjective
fra·ter·nal
frə-ˈtər-nᵊl 
1
a
: of, relating to, or involving brothers
fraternal love
b
: of, relating to, or being a fraternity or society
a fraternal order
a fraternal chapter house
2
: derived from two ova : dizygotic
fraternal twins
Examples of fraternal in a Sentence
He belonged to a fraternal organization.
There was a fraternal feeling among the troops.
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List current and former memberships in civic, fraternal, legal or socialorganizations.
—
Scott R. Shapiro, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2024
Nearly every major business, fraternal organization, and ethnic group was represented.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2024
The Soviet historical myth still upheld Russia as the big brother in this tandem of fraternal countries.
—Georgiy Kasianov, Foreign Affairs, 4 May 2022
List current and former memberships in civic, fraternal, legal or social organizations.
—Jean Marie Middleton, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
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Scott R. Shapiro, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2024
Nearly every major business, fraternal organization, and ethnic group was represented.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2024
The Soviet historical myth still upheld Russia as the big brother in this tandem of fraternal countries.
—Georgiy Kasianov, Foreign Affairs, 4 May 2022
List current and former memberships in civic, fraternal, legal or social organizations.
—Jean Marie Middleton, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for fraternal
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fraternal
adjective
fra·ter·nal
frə-ˈtərn-ᵊl
1
a
: of or relating to brothers
b
: of, relating to, or being a fraternity
Medical Definition
fraternal
adjective
fra·ter·nal
frə-ˈtərn-ᵊl
: derived from two ova : dizygotic
fraternal twins
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