Brother
Brother
Brother (/ˈbrʌðər/), from the Old English brōþor, is a term used to denote a male sibling. It is a common term in many languages and cultures, reflecting the importance of kinship and family ties in human society.
Etymology
The term brother originates from the Old English brōþor, which in turn is derived from the Proto-Germanic *brōþēr. This word is believed to have been used in the sense of "male sibling" in the Germanic languages, and it is related to the Old Norse bróðir, the German Bruder, and the Dutch broeder.
Related Terms
- Sibling: A person's brother or sister.
- Half-brother: A brother who is the son of only one of one's parents.
- Stepbrother: A brother who is the son of one's step-parent.
- Brother-in-law: The brother of one's spouse, or the husband of one's sibling.
- Fraternal twin: A twin brother who is not identical.
- Big Brother: A term used to refer to an older brother. Also a metaphor for surveillance and control by authorities, from George Orwell's novel 1984.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brother
- Wikipedia's article - Brother
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