sister

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sister
ˈsɪstə Listen
Meanings
noun
  • a woman or girl in relation to other daughters and sons of her parents.
    E.g. I had nine brothers and sisters
  • a female friend or associate, especially a female fellow member of a trade union or other organization.
    E.g. textile unions are showing solidarity with their brothers and sisters in the developing world
  • a member of a religious order of women.
    E.g. the sisters announced that there would be a special rosary every morning
  • a senior female nurse, typically in charge of a ward.
    E.g. the ward sister needs to be consulted
  • denoting an organization or place that bears a relationship to another of common origin or allegiance or mutual association.
    E.g. Securicor and its sister company Securicor Services

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