sister synonyms

sister

n.

  1. A female relative having the same parents

    sibling, female sibling, stepsister, half sister, foster sister, big sister, kid sister, sis; see also relative.

  2. A sister by religious profession

    nun, member of a sisterhood, deaconess.

  3. A female member of a group

    associate, co-worker, companion.

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