the Brethren…of the Moravian church in Philadelphia (Rudyard Kipling).
And they said, Thy servants are twelve brethren, the sons of one man (Genesis 42:13).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
breth·ren — /ˈbrɛðrən/ plural of ↑brother used especially to begin to talk in a formal way to a group of people or to refer to the members of a particular group Welcome, brethren. our church brethren … Useful english dictionary
brethren — breth|ren [ˈbreðrən] n [plural] old use used to address or talk about the members of an organization or group, especially a religious group … Dictionary of contemporary English
brethren — breth|ren [ breðrən ] noun plural OLD FASHIONED the male members of a religious group a. MAINLY LITERARY used for referring to people who belong to the same community or group … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
brethren — breth•ren [[t]ˈbrɛð rɪn[/t]] n. pl. 1) male members, as of a congregation or fraternal organization; fellow members 2) archaic brothers … From formal English to slang
Brethren — Plymouth Brethren Plym outh Breth ren The members of a religious sect which first appeared at Plymouth, England, about 1830. They protest against sectarianism, and reject all official ministry or clergy. Also called {Brethren}, {Christian… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Brethren — Breth ren, n.; pl. of {Brother}. [1913 Webster] Note: This form of the plural is used, for the most part, in solemn address, and in speaking of religious sects or fraternities, or their members. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Christian Brethren — Plymouth Brethren Plym outh Breth ren The members of a religious sect which first appeared at Plymouth, England, about 1830. They protest against sectarianism, and reject all official ministry or clergy. Also called {Brethren}, {Christian… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Darbyites — Plymouth Brethren Plym outh Breth ren The members of a religious sect which first appeared at Plymouth, England, about 1830. They protest against sectarianism, and reject all official ministry or clergy. Also called {Brethren}, {Christian… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Plymouth Brethren — Plym outh Breth ren The members of a religious sect which first appeared at Plymouth, England, about 1830. They protest against sectarianism, and reject all official ministry or clergy. Also called {Brethren}, {Christian Brethren}, {Plymouthists} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Plymouthists — Plymouth Brethren Plym outh Breth ren The members of a religious sect which first appeared at Plymouth, England, about 1830. They protest against sectarianism, and reject all official ministry or clergy. Also called {Brethren}, {Christian… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
