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- Dictionarysister/ˈsɪstə/
noun
- 1. a woman or girl in relation to other daughters and sons of her parents: "I had nine brothers and sisters" Similar
- 2. a female friend or associate, especially a female fellow member of a trade union or other organization: "textile unions are showing solidarity with their brothers and sisters in the developing world" Similar
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Sister definition: a female offspring having both parents in common with another offspring; female sibling.. See examples of SISTER used in a sentence.
n. 1. A female having the same parents as another or one parent in common with another. 2. A girl or woman who shares a common ancestry, allegiance, character, or purpose with another or others, specifically: a. A kinswoman. b. A woman fellow member, as of a sorority. c. A fellow woman. d. A close woman friend or companion. e.
noun. /ˈsɪstə (r)/ /ˈsɪstər/ a girl or woman who has the same mother and father as another person. She's my sister. an older/a younger sister. (informal) a big/little sister. (informal) a kid sister. my twin sister. We're sisters. the Brontë sisters—Charlotte, Emily and Anne. Do you have any brothers or sisters?
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Learn the meaning of sister as a relative, a nun, a nurse, or a member of a group. See how to use sister in sentences and translations in different languages.