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cister

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: sĭs'tə
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈsɪs.tə/
  • UK: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • General-American: sĭs'tər
  • General-American: /ˈsɪs.tɚ/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɪstə(ɹ)
  • homophone: sister
  • homophone: cyster

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noun

Meaning 1

A cisgender woman, especially one that is part of a community that includes trans women.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: neologism

Examples

  • Support all your sisters, not just your cisters!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of cis (“cisgender”) + sister. Compare cyster.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: cister — Translations