brethren

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brethren

  1. (archaic) Plural form of brother.
  2. (figuratively) the body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order

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The plural "brethren" is generally used for members of an organization, especially a religious body, whereas the plural "brothers" is used in the familial sense as well as for larger groups.

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