How do you use Brethren in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like sect, plus the exact meaning.
Brethren in a sentence
Brethren meaning
- plural of brother
- kinsmen
Synonyms of Brethren
Using Brethren
- The main meaning on this page is: plural of brother | kinsmen
- Useful related words include: sect, religious sect, religious order.
- In the example corpus, brethren often appears in combinations such as: the brethren, brethren in, brethren and.
Context around Brethren
- Average sentence length in these examples: 27.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 7 start, 9 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Brethren
- In this selection, "brethren" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 27.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, mennonite, elder, roman, family, paul and mark stand out and add context to how "brethren" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include also bohemian brethren and moravian and and moravian brethren soon to. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "brethren" sits close to words such as activision, adamawa and andrade, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with brethren
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
BRETHREN — Brethren’s cross country teams may be small, but they are talented. (13 words)
Supplicating to The Almighty for Blessings and Protection of our Muslim brethren and all of humanity. (16 words)
The unity of the brethren is not only for the Church, but a witness to the world. (17 words)
From Chiapas and the western Guatemalan Highlands comes the tale of Younger Brother and his jealous Elder Brethren: Youngest One becomes the Sun, his mother becomes the Moon, and the Elder Brethren are transformed into wild pigs and other forest animals. (41 words)
But one thing all these various environments have in common is that the incumbent digital wallets, for the most part, don't play nicely with each other: an Apple Pay die-hard can't send money to their Google Pay brethren. (41 words)
Most of the Taborites now went over to the party of the Utraquists; the rest joined the "Brothers of the Law of Christ" ( Latin "Unitas Fratrum" main) (see Unity of the Brethren ; also Bohemian Brethren and Moravian Church ). (38 words)
Example sentences (20)
Canadian Mennonite Brethren are part of an international Mennonite Brethren family who together share the following biblical-theological vision for what the Triune God has done, is doing, and will do in our world.
To the Roman brethren, Paul wrote, “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned: and avoid them” (Rom. 16:18).
BRETHREN — Brethren’s cross country teams may be small, but they are talented.
Before the Reformation the Hussite refugees had found asylum here; now the Bohemian and Moravian brethren, soon to be known as the Unity of the Brethren (q.
From Chiapas and the western Guatemalan Highlands comes the tale of Younger Brother and his jealous Elder Brethren: Youngest One becomes the Sun, his mother becomes the Moon, and the Elder Brethren are transformed into wild pigs and other forest animals.
Most of the Taborites now went over to the party of the Utraquists; the rest joined the "Brothers of the Law of Christ" ( Latin "Unitas Fratrum" main) (see Unity of the Brethren ; also Bohemian Brethren and Moravian Church ).
As Orange Order brethren, band members and spectators prepare to enjoy the parades and festivities, the leader said the Twelfth is a source of great pride.
Brethren if you desire to have a change, if you truly desire a new beginning, you must be prepared to wait.
Brethren, this season of joy is not just for you to keep rejoicing, it is also for you to spread the message of joy and fill the lives of others with happiness.
But one thing all these various environments have in common is that the incumbent digital wallets, for the most part, don't play nicely with each other: an Apple Pay die-hard can't send money to their Google Pay brethren.
Far from being a front-engine, rear-drive coupe, this vehicle redefined the pony car as this electrically-powered brethren is more of a family wagon than a fire-breathing muscle car.
I'll admit I initially rolled my eyes at my Zoomer brethren acting like they were the first ones to discover Kate Bush.
Muslims make war on each other, bomb and starve each other, turn a blind eye to the suffering of their brethren in other nations, and even make strategic pacts with the oppressors.
Nasrallah offered condolences to the family and brethren of Al-Shami, saying that he was one of Hezbollah officials who founded many of the Party’s institutions.
Or any of their Big Ten brethren who either travel – or have relocated to L.A. – in big numbers.
Supplicating to The Almighty for Blessings and Protection of our Muslim brethren and all of humanity.
The prime minister said that despite limited resources, Pakistan would leave no stone unturned in supporting their Turkish brethren.
The results of this collaboration are an attractive, sporty, and engaging car with plenty of potential that differs itself considerably from its BMW brethren.
The unity of the brethren is not only for the Church, but a witness to the world.
They have no place in this community or any community … I stand here today with my brethren of various faiths, nationalities, and histories; we may have differences, but we are not divided.
Common combinations with brethren
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the brethren 29×
- brethren in 12×
- brethren and 11×
- their brethren 9×
- brethren who 9×
- his brethren 8×
- mennonite brethren 7×
- brethren of 7×
- united brethren 5×
- brethren church 5×