frater
9.8
A man who belongs to a men's group for friendship and community service
- noun
- /ˈfreɪtər/
:
hermano
- The frater took part in numerous cultural events, embracing the spirit of brotherhood.
Examples
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During the meeting, every frater shared their thoughts on community service projects.
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There is a vocation of the layman, of the laywoman, of the frater, and of the nun.
Blog text (19) -
Throughout the Meditatio pauperis, frater minor signifies both younger brother and Franciscan Friar Minor, allowing several inventive interpretations.
Academic text (2006) -
As a frater of the organization, he was committed to helping those in need.
Synonyms
7.2
A person who belongs to a college fraternity and joins its social activities
applies to members of any similar secular brother group not only college
Surface Forms
Etymology
Frater comes from the Latin frater, meaning 'brother', and the same root is in the word fraternity, a brotherly group. That's why frater can mean a member of a secular brotherhood or fraternal organization.
