frater
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- noun
- /ˈfreɪtər/
- Formal
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frater
- Next, in tractates addressed to Frater Regnauld, he P91 discourses upon his search for an essence to tinge mercury that would pierce any known substance while overcoming fire!
- frater Albertus
Examples
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Therefore, if we reflect upon Frater Albertus, we avow that having been transmogrified from an ass to a philosopher, he was converted back again.
Fiction book (1991) -
As the head of the Clergy, you will henceforth be known as... Frater Imperator?
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Frater Ravus
Blog text (14) -
For starters, the monks—Dom Daniel, Frater John, Frater Alban—are so noticeably kind.
Blog text (20) -
For starters, the monks—Dom Daniel, Frater John, Frater Alban—are so noticeably kind.
Blog text (20) -
Frater John opened the door and welcomed everyone to the gathering.
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At the ceremony, each member was addressed as Frater, emphasizing their bond of brotherhood.
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During the meeting, Frater Simon spoke about the importance of community and support.
Synonyms
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A man who belongs to a religious group and helps people
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A title used before the name of an Italian friar or monk
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A French word for brother used for a monk or priest
Surface Forms
Etymology
Frater is from the Latin frater, which simply means 'brother', and people long ago used it like a title, as in 'Brother John'. So calling someone frater before their name means you are calling them 'Brother'.