sis·ter /ˈsistər/ noun plural noun: sisters. 1. a woman or girl in relation to other daughters and sons of her parents. synonyms: sibling; informalsis, sib my sister Martha • a sister-in-law. A close female friend or associate, especially a female fellow member of a labor union or other organization. synonyms: comrade, colleague, associate, partner, fellow, friend; More.informalpal, chum, mate, gal pal we are a united front of sisters • a member of a religious order or congregation of women. Synonyms: nun, novice, abbess, prioress the sisters in the convent • a fellow woman seen in relation to feminist issues. • North American informa. A black woman (chiefly used as a term of address by other black people) • a thing, especially an organization, that bears a relationship to another of common origin or allegiance or mutual association. modifier noun: sister Easterns sister airline, Continental 2. British a senior female nurse, typically in charge of a ward.
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