Fra

[frah]

noun

Roman Catholic Church.

1. a title of address for a friar or brother.

Fra

/ frɑː /

noun

1. brother: a title given to an Italian monk or friar

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fra¹

1885–90; < Italian, shortened form of frate brother, monk

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fra¹

Italian, short for frate brother (in either natural or religious sense), from Latin frāter _brother

Example Sentences

Retirement benefit is reduced by up to 30% if you claim Social Security at 62, instead of FRA.

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The longer you wait after your FRA, the more you get — approximately 8% for each year up until age 70.

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But, as you now know, money withheld while working will be reimbursed when you reach FRA.

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As I told this reader, working while claiming benefits can also reduce what you get each month, at least temporarily, until you reach FRA.

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In 2025, the SSA will deduct $1 for every $2 over a limit of $23,400 in earnings for anyone who is working in the years before the year of their FRA.

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