`brother` in Greek

brother

1. noun
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     αδελφός

     My brother is two years older than me. — Ο αδελφός μου είναι δύο χρόνια μεγαλύτερος από εμένα.
   • [religious], male member of a religious order
     
     αδελφός [religious]

     Brother John will lead the prayer today. — Ο αδελφός Ιωάννης θα ηγηθεί της προσευχής σήμερα.
   • [colloquial, figurative, slang], close male friend or ally
     
     αδερφέ [colloquial, figurative, slang]

     Hey brother, how have you been? — Ε, αδερφέ, πώς είσαι;
   • [racial, colloquial, figurative], Black man (used among African Americans)
     
     αδερφός [racial, colloquial, figurative]

     He's a strong brother from the community. — Είναι ένας δυνατός αδερφός από την κοινότητα.