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She has an American accent.
NGSL Rank: 962
sister
ˈsɪstə ![Listen](https://i0.wp.com/ringolingo.com/wp-content/plugins/ringo-lingo/public/images/listen-icon-blue.png?w=1100&ssl=1)
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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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