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breth·ren
 brethren
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- pronunciation:
- bre
thrihn
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plural noun |
| definition 1: |
a plural form of "brother," used to refer to fellow members of a religious or social group, society, or profession, and used esp. when addressing a formal gathering of such members; colleagues.
Brethren, we come together today to mourn the loss of one of our members. |
| definition 2: |
male members of a religious order.
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| related words: |
fold |
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