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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

It will continue sending representatives to the U.S. and delivering pro-American, fraternal speeches in Washington, when German voters aren’t listening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

After the two wed and have their first child, Agnes becomes pregnant with fraternal twins, a boy and a girl.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

That kind of fraternal family dynamic was something that Ronan Day-Lewis was keen to explore, when writing the script with his father.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

As we grew older, we organized matches against boys from neighboring villages, and those who distinguished themselves in these fraternal battles were gready admired, as generals who achieve great victories in war are justly celebrated.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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