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frat⋅er⋅nize

  [frat-er-nahyz] verb, -nized, -niz⋅ing.
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–verb (used without object)
1. to associate in a fraternal or friendly way.
2. to associate cordially or intimately with natives of a conquered country, enemy troops, etc.
–verb (used with object)
3. Archaic. to bring into fraternal association or sympathy.
Also, especially British, frat⋅er⋅nise.

Origin:
1605–15; < F fraterniser < ML frāternizāre. See fraternal, -ize

Related forms:
frat⋅er⋅ni⋅za⋅tion, noun
frat⋅er⋅niz⋅er, noun

Synonyms:
1. socialize, mingle, mix, consort, hobnob.
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frat·er·nize   (frāt'ər-nīz')   
intr.v.   frat·er·nized, frat·er·niz·ing, frat·er·niz·es

  1. To associate with others in a brotherly or congenial way.

  2. To associate on friendly terms with an enemy or opposing group, often in violation of discipline or orders.


[French fraterniser, from Medieval Latin frāternizāre, from Latin frāternus, fraternal; see fraternal.]
frat'er·ni·za'tion (-nĭ-zā'shən) n., frat'er·niz'er n.
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