Fraternal
(adjective)
- Relating to or resembling a brother or brothers.
- Having the relationship of brothers; brotherly.
- Having or arising from a close relationship based on common interests, aims, or experience.
- Relating to a society or club for men founded on the principles of friendship and mutual support.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french fraternel, from latin fraternus, from frater "brother".
Examples:
- The fraternal bond between the two brothers was unbreakable.
- The fraternal organization provided support and assistance to its members.
- The fraternal feeling between the team members was evident in their strong bond.
- The fraternal relationship between the two friends was based on a deep understanding of each other.
- The fraternal love between the siblings was obvious in the way they looked out for each other.