Definition of brethren Brethren

/bɹɛˈðɹʌn/ - [brethrun] - breth•ren

We found 7 definitions of brethren from 5 different sources.

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What does brethren mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: brethrens

brethren - (plural) the lay members of a male religious order
  religious order, religious sect, sect a subdivision of a larger religious group
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • brethren (Noun)
    The body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • brethren (n.)
    pl. of Brother.
  • brethren (pl. )
    of Brother
  • brethren (pl. )
    of Brother

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • brethren
    breth′ren, pl. of Brother (q.v.)

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