General
bredren
What does bredren mean?
A close male friend, brother, or fellow member of the Rastafarian community; a term of solidarity between men.
"Big up all mi bredren dem out deh."
Origin
Jamaican Patois form of English 'brethren'.
Frequently asked questions
What does bredren mean?
It means a close male friend, brother, or fellow member of the Rastafarian community — a term of solidarity between men.
Where does bredren come from?
It's the Jamaican Patois form of the English word 'brethren', the archaic plural of brother.
What is the female version of bredren?
The female equivalent is 'sistren', used among women in the same way.
Is bredren the same as bredrin?
Yes — 'bredren' and 'bredrin' are just alternate spellings of the same word.
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