stepbrother
A stepbrother is a male who becomes part of a family through the remarriage of a parent to a new spouse who already has children from a prior relationship. In that situation, the stepbrother shares a family connection with you but not a biological kinship. The term is paired with stepsister for a female counterpart. A step-sibling relationship can exist in families where the parents' marriage creates siblings across previously separate family lines.
Etymology and usage: The word step- comes from the idea of a remarried stepparent. Stepbrother describes the
Relationships: In blended families, stepbrothers may be raised together or may see each other only occasionally.
Legal aspects: There is generally no automatic legal status for step-siblings. Parental rights and duties apply
In culture: Stepbrothers appear in literature and media as a device to explore family dynamics, loyalty, and