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Brethren
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brethren
English
Etymology
Specific use of en brethren as a en de Brüder 1.
Pronunciation
en /ˈbɹɛðɹən/
en en-us-brethren.ogg US
en ɛðɹən 2
Noun
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en Protestantism Members of any congregation in the Anabaptist tradition of the Schwarzenau Brethren, practicing credobaptism and committed to nonresistance and nonviolence, some of whom may wear plain dress and shun modern technology.
en specifically Members of the Church of the Brethren.
Usage notes
Often used attributively, as in My uncle is a Brethren minister.
Synonyms
en Dunkers Dunkards German Baptists German Baptist Brethren Tunkers
Derived terms
en River Brethren
Related terms
en brotherhood brother in Christ
See also
en fraternity friar