Fratricidal
(adjective)
Relating to or characterized by the killing of one's brother or brothers.
Origin:
The term 'fratricidal' comes from the latin word 'fratricida' meaning 'brother-killer'.
Examples:
- The fratricidal war between the two factions lasted for years.
- The fratricidal feud between the two families had gone on for generations.
- The fratricidal violence caused by the conflicting interests of the two brothers had left the company in shambles.
- The fratricidal conflict had its roots in a long-standing dispute over the inheritance.
- The fratricidal rivalry between the two nations had resulted in many wars and battles.