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sisters

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈsɪstɝz// UK //sˈɪstəz// sis·ters

n. women or girls who have the same parents as you. You can also use this word for women who share a strong bond or belong to the same group.

n. female siblings sharing one or both parents in common. In broader contexts, it refers to women joined by a common interest, religion, or social bond.


SIMPLE

My two sisters are both older than me.

CONTEXTUAL

The three sisters grew up in a small house and remained close throughout their adult lives.

COMPLEX

The novel explores the complex emotional dynamics between the four sisters as they navigate the challenges of the American Civil War.

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The plural form 'sisters' is frequently used to address a group of women in a communal or religious setting.

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