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brother in law Definition and Meaning in English (brother in law definition)

noun
Synonyms:sibling-in-law
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Brother in law definition: A man who is the brother of one's wife.

Definitions of Brother in law

  1. 1noun(informal)

    A man who is the brother of one's wife.

  2. 2noun(formal)

    A husband's elder brother.

  3. 3noun(formal)

    A husband's younger brother.

Example Sentences

casual

“My brother-in-law is coming to visit us.”

casual

“He is my brother-in-law.”

Synonyms

sibling-in-law

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Brother in law definition: A man who is the brother of one's wife.
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