fraternalism

fra·ter·nal

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Definitions of fraternalism word

adjective fraternalism of or befitting a brother or brothers; brotherly. 1
adjective fraternalism of or being a society of men associated in brotherly union, as for mutual aid or benefit: a fraternal order; a fraternal association. 1
noun fraternalism Fraternal policies or practices; brotherliness. 1

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin frātern(us) fraternal (derivative of frāter brother) + -al1

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preposition

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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