What does confrere mean?
Confrere means A colleague or fellow, especially a professional one..
Confrere
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A colleague or fellow, especially a professional one..
Definitions by Sense
- A colleague or fellow, especially a professional one.
- A fellow member of a religious organization, referring especially to Catholic religious orders of men.
Example Sentences
Unfortunately, when it comes to the informant who turns state’s evidence against a confrere, the OED slaps on the obscure origin label.
Roger Bacon had little reverence for their Franciscan confrere, Alexander of Hales...
... but there was a limited number of magisterial chairs, and so, after a couple of years, the Dominican and Franciscan Masters had to stand aside for the next confrere in line.
Synonyms for confrere
Antonyms for confrere
Related Words
Word Forms
- confreres
- confrère
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for confrere?
Common synonyms include fellow, colleague.
What is the opposite of confrere?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use confrere in a sentence?
Unfortunately, when it comes to the informant who turns state’s evidence against a confrere, the OED slaps on the obscure origin label.
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