brotherly love
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Definition
Noun: A kindly and lenient attitude toward people; a feeling of affection and care for others, especially as if they were one's own family or community.
Usage
This term describes a warm, compassionate, and forgiving feeling towards others, often extending beyond biological family to include friends, colleagues, or humanity in general. It implies a sense of responsibility and goodwill.
Examples
- The community was built on a foundation of brotherly love and mutual support.
- He showed brotherly love by forgiving his friend's mistake and offering to help.
- The organization's mission is to promote peace and brotherly love among all nations.
Advanced Usage
- "To act with brotherly love": To behave in a way that is kind, forgiving, and considerate of others' well-being.
- Even in disagreement, we must strive to act with brotherly love.
Variants and Related Words
- Brotherly (adj): Characteristic of or befitting a brother; showing affection and kindness.
- He gave me some brotherly advice.
- Brotherliness (n): The quality of being brotherly.
Synonyms
- Fraternity
- Fellowship
- Compassion
- Benevolence
- Goodwill
Antonyms
- Hostility
- Animosity
- Hatred
- Malice
Related Idioms
- "Love thy neighbor as thyself": A principle often associated with the concept of brotherly love, meaning to treat others with the same care and respect as you treat yourself.
Noun
- a kindly and lenient attitude toward people