Meaning
A clan or kinship group consisting of a number of families claiming descent from a common ancestor and having certain collective functions and responsibilities.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
PIE word *bʰréh₂tēr From Latin phrātria, from Ancient Greek φρατρία (phratría, “tribe, clan”), from φράτηρ (phrátēr) + -ία (-ía).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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