Definition

Noun: 1. The state or condition of being sisters: This refers to the relationship between sisters, emphasizing the bond, kinship, or connection shared by female siblings. 2. An association or society of women: This refers to an organized group of women united by a common purpose, such as a shared religion, trade, interest, or cause.

Usage Examples

• Meaning 1 (Kinship Relation):
  • The sistership between the twins was evident in their unwavering support for each other.
  • Their strong sistership helped them overcome many family challenges.
• Meaning 2 (Association of Women):
  • She joined a sistership dedicated to promoting women in science.
  • The charitable sistership raised funds for the local community center.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically to describe a close, supportive bond between women who are not biologically related, akin to sisterhood.
  • A deep sistership formed among the members of the expedition team during their challenging journey.

Variants and Related Words

• Sisterhood (noun): This is a far more common synonym for both meanings of "sistership." In modern usage, "sisterhood" is generally preferred.
• Sorority (noun): Specifically refers to a social organization for women, typically at a college or university. It is a type of in the "association" sense.

Synonyms

• Sisterhood (primary synonym)
• Sorority (for an organized group)
• Female solidarity
• Kinship (specifically for the familial bond)

Notes on Usage

• "Sistership" vs. "Sisterhood": While both words are correct and share definitions, "sisterhood" is the significantly more prevalent term in contemporary English. "Sistership" is less common and may sound slightly dated or formal.
• The word is a combination of "sister" and the suffix "-ship," which denotes a state, condition, or quality (e.g., friendship, partnership).

Noun

1. an association or society of women who are linked together by a common religion or trade or interest
2. the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings