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Meaning of sister
A sister is a female sibling, or a female who shares one or both parents with another individual.
Etymology of sister
The word "sister" originates from Old English "sweostor" and Proto-Germanic "swestēr", which is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "swe-" meaning one's own or self
Historical usage of the word dates back to the 9th century, where it referred to a female sibling or a close female relative
Synonyms
sibling
female sibling
relative
kin
family member
female family member
female relative
female kin
sibling sister
birth sister
biological sister
adoptive sister
foster sister
half-sister
stepsister
sisterly
sister figure
female counterpart
female peer
female companion
friend
companion
associate
colleague
partner
female partner
female associate
female colleague
confidante
female confidante
Definitions
- A female sibling
- A female who shares one or both parents with another individual
- A woman who is a member of a sisterhood or a close-knit group of women
- A term used to address a female member of a religious community or a female fellow member of a organization
Usage Examples
- My sister is visiting from out of town.
- She is my sister and my best friend.
- The sisters of the convent were known for their charitable work.