fraternal

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When community members aren’t arguing, the vibe is generally extremely supportive and fraternal.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 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

The sense that firefighters are retreating behind a fraternal code of silence is fueling an intense anger among Palisadians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

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

But her feelings for Boubacar were fraternal, free of desire.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie