Indicates a strong emotional connection, often used to describe deep friendships or unity. Despite not being related, their fraternal bond was unbreakable.
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Not Always Positive
Although it suggests closeness, fraternal relationships can also have rivalry and conflict, like real brothers. Their fraternal competition drove them both to excel.
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Gender Neutral
While historically male-oriented, 'fraternal' can describe relationships or groups regardless of gender. The co-ed soccer team had a strong fraternal spirit.