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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBrotherly Love
/ˈbrʌðərli lʌv/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A deep, affectionate bond typically associated with the love between siblings, but can also refer to a general sense of compassion and care among individuals.
"The community came together in a spirit of brotherly love to support those in need." - 2
A term used to describe the ideal of selfless love and support among people, often emphasized in religious teachings.
"The sermon focused on the importance of brotherly love as a guiding principle in our lives."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'brotherly love' originates from the Old English word 'brōþor', meaning 'brother', and the word 'love', which comes from the Proto-Germanic '*lubō', meaning 'affection' or 'desire'. The phrase has evolved to denote a deep, familial affection that extends beyond biological relationships, often used in religious and philosophical contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Brotherly Love" is said worldwide
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Amour fraternel
Transliteration: Amour fraternel
"La communauté s'est réunie dans un esprit d'amour fraternel."
Brüderliche Liebe
Transliteration: Brüderliche Liebe
"Die Gemeinschaft kam in einem Geist der brüderlichen Liebe zusammen."
Amore fraterno
Transliteration: Amore fraterno
"La comunità si è unita in uno spirito di amore fraterno."
Amor fraternal
Transliteration: Amor fraternal
"La comunidad se unió en un espíritu de amor fraternal."
Amor fraternal
Transliteration: Amor fraternal
"A comunidade se reuniu em um espírito de amor fraternal."
भाईचारे का प्यार
Transliteration: Bhaichare ka pyaar
"समुदाय भाईचारे के प्यार के साथ एकत्र हुआ।"
兄弟之爱
Transliteration: Xiōngdì zhī ài
"社区以兄弟之爱的精神团结在一起。"
형제애
Transliteration: Hyeongje-ae
"커뮤니티는 형제애의 정신으로 모였습니다."
兄弟愛
Transliteration: Kyōdai ai
"コミュニティは兄弟愛の精神で団結しました。"
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