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Meaning of sibling
A brother or sister.
Etymology of sibling
The word "sibling" comes from Old English "sibb" (kin, family) and the suffix "-ling" (indicating a relationship or connection), with the term emerging in Middle English to describe a brother or sister.
Synonyms
brother
sister
kin
relative
offspring
child
youngster
juvenile
kid
youngster
adolescent
family member
descendant
heir
scion
progeny
issue
descendant
offspring
child
son
daughter
brotherly
sisterly
fraternal
sororal
maternal
paternal
half-brother
half-sister
stepbrother
stepsister
foster brother
foster sister
blood brother
blood sister
full brother
full sister
twin
triplet
quadruplet
quintuplet
siblinghood
Definitions
- A person's brother or sister, or a person who is a brother or sister to someone else.
- A person who is a fellow member of a group, team, or organization, having a shared experience or interest.
Usage Examples
- My sibling is studying abroad for a year.
- The siblings were inseparable as children, sharing a room and all their secrets.
- The new employee quickly became part of the team, feeling like a sibling to her colleagues.