sister
/'sistə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A female sibling: A female person who shares one or both parents with another person.
- A female member of a religious community: A woman who is a member of a religious order, especially a nun, often addressed with the title 'Sister'.
- A close female friend or comrade: A woman who is a fellow member of a group, community, or organization, sharing a bond of solidarity.
- (Informal) A term of address: Sometimes used to address an attractive young woman in a casual or slang context.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- My sister is two years older than me.
- Sister Mary will lead the prayer service.
- She is a sister in our union and we support her.
- (Slang) Hey, sister, can I help you with those bags?
Advanced Usage
- "Sister act": A performance or activity involving two or more sisters.
- The musical duo was a successful sister act.
- "Sister city": One of two cities in different countries that have a formal partnership to promote cultural and commercial ties.
- San Francisco and Shanghai are sister cities.
Variants and Related Words
- Sisterly (adj): Characteristic of or befitting a sister; showing kindness and affection like a sister.
- She gave me sisterly advice.
- Sisterhood (n): The close relationship and solidarity among women, or an association or community of women.
- The organization promotes a strong sense of sisterhood.
Synonyms
- Sibling (for the familial relationship).
- Nun (for the religious meaning).
- Comrade, colleague (for the associative meaning).
Related Phrases
- Big sister/Little sister: Terms denoting an older or younger female sibling, respectively. Also used in mentorship programs.
- My little sister just started college.
- Soul sister: A woman who shares a very deep affinity or understanding with another.
- She's not just a friend; she's my soul sister.
Idioms
- Everyone and their sister (Informal): A very large number of people; everybody.
- It seemed like everyone and their sister was at the concert.
Noun
- (slang) sometimes used as a term of address for attractive young women
- a female person who is a fellow member of a sorority or labor union or other group
- none of her sisters would betray her
- (Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a nun (and used as a form of address)
- the Sisters taught her to love God
- a female person who has the same parents as another person
- my sister married a musician