Definition of Brethren

the body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order

Examples of Brethren in a sentence

Exhausted by the days’ events, the brethren trudged towards the enemy ready to fight until the bitter end.  🔊

Acting as brethren, the cult followers ate, worked and were housed all together.  🔊

The prisoners-of war considered each other their brethren as they survived their harsh treatment from their captors.  🔊

“We were brethren together, watching each other’s backs during the battle,” the retired soldier said to the class of children.  🔊

They marched as united brethren towards the Japanese territory to conduct the surprise attack.  🔊

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