noun
Meaning 1
The role or position of sister.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: sisterhood
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
sistership
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noun
Meaning 2
Alternative form of sister ship.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
an association or society of women who are linked together by a common religion or trade or interest
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: sisterhood
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: association
noun
Meaning 4
the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: sisterhood
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: kinship, family relationship, relationship
History
Etymology
From sister + -ship.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- German: Schwesterschaft — role or position of sister