kənˈfräd.ə(r), (ˈ)kän|f- noun
( plural confraters -ə(r)z ; or confra·tres -ä.ˌtrez, -es)
Etymology: Medieval Latin, from Latin com- + frater brother — more at brother
1. : a member of a confraternity
2. : an associate of a monastery or monastic group who received certain privileges (as a share in prayers) without corresponding responsibilities (as rigorous life or restrictive vows)