anubhrātṛ

 In Sanskrit, "anubhrātṛ" (अनुभ्रातृ) means a younger brother, and it is a masculine noun.

Definition and Grammatical Context

• Word: अन्‍भ्रातृ (anubhrātṛ)
• Gender: Masculine (m.)
• Meaning: A younger brother, one who follows an elder brother
• (anugato bhrātaram)

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• Usage: The term is classical Sanskrit and can appear in literary,
• religious, or historical texts to indicate familial relationships, 
• particularly emphasizing the younger sibling in a pair or group 
• of brothers.
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Etymology and Notes

• The word anubhrātṛ is derived from the prefix anu-, meaning
• "following," combined with bhrātṛ, meaning "brother." Hence, it literally
• conveys "following brother," i.e., younger brother.
• It is distinct from simply bhrātṛ, which can mean any brother without 
• specifying age order

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Examples of References

• Appears in Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary and is 
• frequently cited in other scholarly Sanskrit dictionaries and online
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• It is used specifically in contexts where age dynamics between 
• brothers are relevant, such as inheritance, family duties, or literary
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In summary, anubhrātṛ is the classical Sanskrit term explicitly denoting

a younger brother, with usage rooted in familial and textual contexts.