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Meaning

The word "brother" refers to a male sibling, someone who shares at least one biological or legal parent with another person. It can also denote a close friend or member of a fraternity or community.

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Etymology

The word "brother" comes from the Old English "brōþor," which is related to the Proto-Germanic word "brothar," and further traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "bhrāter," which means a male sibling.

Examples

  1. My brother and I often play video games together on weekends.
  2. He considers his best friend a brother, even though they're not related by blood.
  3. In many cultures, the bond between brothers is said to be unbreakable.
  4. After the ceremony, they referred to each other as brothers, signifying their brotherhood.
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