Fraternal Meaning in English
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Definition
Describes something related to brothers or showing friendship and support, like a close bond as between brothers.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or academic settings. Common in phrases like 'fraternal twins' (twins from two eggs), 'fraternal organization' (society promoting brotherhood). Not usually used for everyday friendship—suggests a deeper brotherly bond.
Example Sentences
They are fraternal twins, not identical.
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They have a fraternal relationship, always helping each other.
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John is part of a fraternal organization at his university.
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There’s a real fraternal spirit in our team; everyone’s got each other’s backs.
natural
You can feel the fraternal bonds at their family gatherings.
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Their arguments are intense, but the fraternal love is always there.
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