Pentecostal vs. Brethren — What's the Difference?

Of, relating to, or occurring at Pentecost.

A plural of brother.

Of, relating to, or being any of various Christian religious congregations whose members seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit, in emulation of the Apostles at Pentecost.

Brethren Any of various Protestant denominations, especially those arising out of the Anabaptist and Pietist movements in Central Europe between the 15th and 18th centuries.

A member of a Pentecostal congregation.

(archaic) brother

Of or pertaining to Pentecost or to Whitsuntide.

(poetic) kinsmen

Any member of a Pentecostal religious body

(figuratively) The body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order.

Of or relating to or characteristic of any of various Pentecostal religious bodies or their members

Of or akin to; related; like

Of or relating to or occurring at Pentecost

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order