blood brother
"Blood brother" describes a strong bond between two males, often established through a ceremonial act involving blood, symbolizing deep loyalty and friendship.
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Definition
B2Cultural Ritual
(ceremonial, traditional)A male who has formed a brother-like relationship with another male through a ritual involving the exchange of blood.
Example
- They became blood brothers after participating in the ancient ritual together.
B2General
(informal, figurative)A male who shares a deep, non-biological bond with another male, akin to that of a biological brother.
Example
- Despite not being related, they consider each other blood brothers.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "blood brother":
blood sisterblood siblingbrotherly lovethree-quarter brotherhalf brother-in-lawbest friend