Fraternal is an adjective that describes a relationship between two or more people that is based on a strong bond of friendship, kinship, and mutual support. It is often used to describe the relationship between members of a fraternity or sorority. The term can also be used to describe the relationship between siblings or other family members. The crossword solutions FRIENDLY (8 letters), RELATED (7 letters), and BROTHERLY (9 letters) all accurately describe the meaning of fraternal. FRIENDLY implies a warm and welcoming relationship, RELATED suggests a connection through blood or marriage, and BROTHERLY implies a close bond between two or more people.