— fraternization , n. — fraternizer , n.
/frat"euhr nuyz'/ , v. , fraternized, fraternizing .
v.i.
1. to associate in a fraternal or friendly way.
2. to associate cordially or intimately with natives of a conquered country, enemy troops, etc.
v.t.
3. Archaic. to bring into fraternal association or sympathy. Also, esp. Brit., fraternise .
[ 1605-15; fraterniser fraternizare. See FRATERNAL, -IZE ]
Syn. 1. socialize, mingle, mix, consort, hobnob.