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noun

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1. A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.

   Example: My sister is always driving me crazy.

   Synonyms:sis
   Antonyms:brother

2. A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.

   Example: Michelle left behind her bank job and became a sister at the local convent.

   Synonyms:nunsistren

3. Any butterfly in the genus Adelpha, so named for the resemblance of the dark-colored wings to the black habit traditionally worn by nuns.

4. A senior or supervisory nurse, often in a hospital.

   Synonyms:charge nurse