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fraternal

adjectiveformal/fɾɐtɨɾˈnaɫ/low

fra·ter·nal

Definition

Relating to a brother; showing the affection, solidarity, or union characteristic of brothers.
The two countries maintained fraternal relations.
He welcomed me with a fraternal embrace.
Common collocations
fraternal lovefraternal tiesfraternal relations

Etymology

Do latim 'fraternalis', de 'frater' (irmão).

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