Sister meaning

What does “sister” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“sister” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a female person who has the same parents as another person.

sister

noun

  1. a female person who has the same parents as another person

    “my sister married a musician”

    Synonymssis
    Oppositesbrother
  2. (Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a nun (and used as a form of address)

    “the Sisters taught her to love God”

  3. a female person who is a fellow member of a sorority or labor union or other group

    “none of her sisters would betray her”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University