BRETHREN - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
Categories: Sect, Religious sect, Religious order
Synonyms
Sidekick, Buddy, Pal, Crony, Blood brother
Antonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "brethren" comes from Old English brōþor. It started in Middle English brethere. Then it appeared in Middle English brethren. Many other languages have similar words:.
- Old English: brēþer
- German: Brüder
🔗 Related Words
brother – A related word in the same word family.
-en – A related word in the same word family.
brother – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Old English was a fully Germanic language before the Norman Conquest transformed it.