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fraternal

[fruh-tur-nl] / frəˈtɜr nl /
ADJECTIVE
brotherly
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When community members aren’t arguing, the vibe is generally extremely supportive and fraternal.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Today, our conversation begins, after fraternal embraces, with a huge burst of laughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Caitlin and Grace were in different amniotic sacs in the womb, so their parents believed they were fraternal twins.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

If one fraternal twin is autistic, the chance that the other twin is also autistic is about 20%, or about the same as it would be for a nontwin sibling.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Normally, each fraternal order would gather in their own hall and discuss their own business.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool




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