1. A female person who has the same parents as another person
   "my sister married a musician"
   - sis 
2. A female person who is a fellow member of a sorority or labour union or other group
   "none of her sisters would betray her" 
3. (slang) sometimes used as a term of address for attractive young women
   - baby, babe, bub [Austral] 
4. [Brit] One skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
   - nurse

1. Closely linked or associated
   "a sister organization"

1. (Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a nun (and used as a form of address)
   "the Sisters taught her to love God"

Derived forms: Sisters, sisters

See also: sisterhood, sisterly

Type of: caregiver [N. Amer], carer [Brit], fellow member, female sibling, fille, girl, health care provider, health professional, member, miss, missy, nun, PCP, primary care provider, young lady, young woman

Antonym: brother

Part of: nurse-patient relation, sisterhood, sorority [N. Amer]

Encyclopedia: Sister Sister, Do You Know My Name? Sister, Sister

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