Word
sisters
Phoneticssis·ters
US/ˈsɪstɝz/
UK/sˈɪstəz/
Definitions
01female siblings
n. two or more girls or women who have the same parents.
n. plural form of sister; female siblings who share a biological or legal parental relationship.
“My two sisters are both older than me and live in London.”
“The three sisters maintained a close relationship throughout their adult lives, despite living in different countries for several decades.”
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02religious order
n. women who belong to a religious group, such as nuns.
n. members of a religious order of women; often used as a collective title for nuns.
“The sisters at the local convent spend their days helping the poor.”
“The sisters of the order were renowned for their dedication to providing healthcare in underserved rural communities during the nineteenth century.”
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03close female friends
n. women who feel a very strong bond, like they are in the same family.
n. women who share a common interest, goal, or strong emotional bond, often used in the context of feminism or social movements.
“They weren't related by blood, but they were sisters in spirit.”
“The activists stood together as sisters, united by their shared commitment to achieving equal pay in the workplace.”
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