› a girl or woman who treats you in the kind way that a sister would:
Lynn's such a good friend - she's like a sister to me.
› a woman who shares an interest with you, especially that of improving women's rights:
[ as form of address ] "We must continue the fight, sisters!"
› US old-fashioned informal used to address a woman:
[ as form of address ] OK, sister, move it!
› a female member of a religious group, especially a nun:
Sister Bernadette
[ as form of address ] God bless you, Sister.
› UK a female nurse who is in charge of a department of a hospital:
[ as form of address ] Excuse me, Sister, could I have some water?
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- While I struggled, my sister coasted through school with top grades.
- You're confusing me with my sister, - she's the one studying drama.
- I do like her - after all, she is my sister.
- Not content with having upset my parents, he then insulted my sister!
- I've got a family crisis on my hands - my 16-year-old sister is pregnant.
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› belonging to a pair or group of similar and related things, such as businesses, usually owned or operated by the same person or organization:
the US battleship Missouri and her sister ship, the Wisconsin
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