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Sister

ˈsɪstə

Sister definitions
noun
sister sisters
  1. a woman or girl in relation to other daughters and sons of her parents

    "I had nine brothers and sisters"

    female sibling
    • something that resembles or is related to another thing

      "this ship is very much like its sister"

  2. a female friend or associate, especially a female fellow member of a trade union or other organization

    "textile unions are showing solidarity with their brothers and sisters in the developing world"

    • a fellow woman seen in relation to feminist issues

      "uncloseted lesbian sisters"

    • (in African American usage, often as a form of address) a black woman

      "brothers and sisters, holla if you feel this"

  3. a female fellow adherent of a religion or member of a religious denomination
    nun novice abbess prioress Mother Superior Reverend Mother
    • a member of a religious order of women

      "the sisters announced that there would be a special rosary every morning"

  4. a senior female nurse, typically in charge of a ward

    "the ward sister needs to be consulted"