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big brother
1. n. A sibling's older brother used especially by children or by parents in speaking to their children.
If you don't give me back my toys I'll tell my big brother!
2. n. alternative form of Big Brother
Analysis
big		©
1. adj. Of great size, large.
Elephants are big animals, and they eat a lot.
2. adj. (of an industry or other field) Thought to have undue influence.
There were concerns about the ethics of big pharma.
3. adj. Popular.
Brother
1. n. Title of respect for an adult male member of a religious or fraternal order.
At the monastery, Brother Stephen supervises the kitchen.   Please welcome Brother Smith as he moves from his former congregation to his new congregation.
2. n. Title of respect for an adult male member of a fraternal/sororal organization, or comrade in a movement, or even a stranger using fictive kin.
Brother, can you spare a dime?
3. n. A title used to personify or respectfully refer to concepts or animals.

Example Sentences

You know I'm your big brother, you're not suppose to run around correcting me all the time.

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