brother in law
Sister's married partner
A brother-in-law is the brother of your spouse, or the husband of your sibling.
The term extends to the husband of your spouse's sibling, though this use is less precise.
Plural: brothers-in-law.
My brother-in-law is coming for Thanksgiving.
Spouse's family member
- relativeConnected by blood
- family memberPerson connected by blood
- kinBlood-connected people
- relationConnection or kin
Binding tie or connection
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
- companionOne who keeps company
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
trust · friendship · camaraderie · rapport · harmony · understanding · ally · protector
Marriage rite and feast
- matrimonyLegal union of spouses
- spouseMarried partner
- nuptialsVows and rings
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
vows · union · betrothal · married into · family gathering · reception · anniversary
Hindi kinship term
- matchmakerArranger of romantic pairings
- mediatorNeutral conflict resolver
- family honorCollective reputation of relatives
- obligationRequired task or commitment
in-law
Spouse's family member
- relativeConnected by blood
- family memberPerson connected by blood
- kinBlood-connected people
bond
Binding tie or connection
loyalty · trust · friendship · camaraderie · rapport · harmony · understanding · ally · protector · mentor
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
ceremony · vows · union · betrothal · married into · family gathering · reception · anniversary
bhai
Hindi kinship term
- matchmakerArranger of romantic pairings
- mediatorNeutral conflict resolver
- family honorCollective reputation of relatives