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veli — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bro noun An informal word for "brother," used for a male sibling or close friend.
  • brother noun A boy or man who shares at least one parent with you.
  • friar noun A man belonging to certain Christian religious orders, such as the Franciscans or Dominicans, who often lives among the public rather than in seclusion.

Senses

veli is used for these senses in English:

  • bro (slang) Brother (a comrade or friend; one who shares one’s ideals).
  • friar A member of a mendicant Christian order such as the Augustinians, Carmelites (white friars), Franciscans (grey friars) or the Dominicans (black friars).

bro — full definition

  1. noun An informal word for "brother," used for a male sibling or close friend.
  2. noun A young man associated with fraternity or gym culture, often used slightly mockingly.

brother — full definition

  1. noun A boy or man who shares at least one parent with you.
  2. noun A man treated as a close ally, peer, or fellow member of a group, cause, or community.
  3. noun A title used for a male member of a religious order.
  4. intj Used to express frustration, disbelief, or exasperation.

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