soul brother

American

noun

Informal.

a Black male, especially a fellow Black male.

Etymology

Origin of soul brother

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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He was the only “soul brother” in that studio, in other words, and he knew it.

From Salon

The civil-rights leader called Poitier a “soul brother” for supporting him over the years.

From Seattle Times

“This is a proper musical send-off for my soul brother with a bunch of talented and groovy guests that would make Adam wince,” Porter said.

From Seattle Times

Lindsay was introduced as “the blue-eyed soul brother, ” and the gospel great Mahalia Jackson — who would join the newly solo vocal powerhouse Mavis Staples for a duet — spoke confidently of his impending victory.

From New York Times

Special thank you to our soul brother @justinbaldoni and to my new brother Michael @mikelosaurusrex for singing me down the aisle.

From Los Angeles Times

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