brother
//ˈbrʌðər//
Noun
brotherSingular
brothersPlural
1
A male person who has the same parents as another person.
I have two brothers.
2
A male person who shares one parent with another person (half-brother).
Tom is my half-brother; we have the same mother but different fathers.
3
A male member of a religious community, especially a monk or friar.
The brothers live a simple life in the monastery.
4
A fellow member of an organization, fraternity, or group.
He greeted his brothers in the union.
5
A close male friend or companion, especially used as a form of address.
Hey brother, how have you been?