sibling
Americannoun
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a brother or sister.
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Anthropology. a comember of a sib, a unilateral descent group thought to share kinship through a common ancestor.
adjective
noun
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a person's brother or sister
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( as modifier )
sibling rivalry
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any fellow member of a sib
Other Word Forms
- half-sibling noun
Etymology
Origin of sibling
before 1000; late Middle English: relative, Old English; sib, -ling 1
Example Sentences
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Reese said his parents never encouraged him or his four siblings to get involved with the Hershey Company.
As with his mum, dad and other siblings, the strategy has been to keep calm and carry on, and Cruz is going about the business of music with an air of exuberance and fun.
From BBC
Although a few conversations clearly left impressions, most of the dates morphed into remnants of information like fintech, middle sibling, allergic to cats, etc.
From Los Angeles Times
Imagine a baby Brachiosaurus no bigger than a golden retriever searching for plants alongside its siblings while trying to avoid predators eager for an easy meal.
From Science Daily
It was only during the pandemic he opted to join his siblings by returning to the Scottish Borders, with him eventually settling in Selkirk.
From BBC
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