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sisters

"Sisters" is the plural form of "sister" — a word with a few warm and meaningful uses. It most commonly refers to female siblings, but it also appears in religious and social contexts. Here are the most common senses.

1nounfemale sibling

A sister is a girl or woman who shares at least one parent with you. If your mother or father has another daughter, that person is your sister. This is the most common meaning you will encounter.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

My two sisters and I grew up in the same house in Madrid.

She called her sister every Sunday evening to catch up.

He has three sisters and no brothers.

2nounreligious sister (nun)

In the Catholic Church and some other Christian traditions, a woman who has dedicated her life to God and lives in a religious community is called a Sister. It is used as a title before her name.

religion · Modern, widely used

Sister Maria taught at the school for over thirty years.

The sisters at the convent spend their mornings in prayer.

She decided to become a sister after years of reflection.

3nounfigurativefellow woman (solidarity)

Sometimes women use 'sister' or 'sisters' to refer to other women they feel a strong bond with — not because they are related, but because they share the same experiences, struggles, or goals. You often hear this in the context of feminism or social movements.

social and political language · Modern, widely used · figurative

She ended her speech by saying, 'We must stand together, sisters!'

The organization was founded to support sisters in the community who needed help.

They called each other sisters, even though they had only met a year ago.

4nounfigurativeclosely related thing

You can also use 'sister' (or 'sisters') to describe things — like organizations, cities, or ships — that are closely connected to each other, often created together or sharing the same purpose or origin.

formal and institutional language · Modern, widely used · figurative

The two universities are sister institutions that share research programs.

New York and Tokyo are sister cities with strong cultural ties.

The ship and its sisters were all built in the same shipyard.

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