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sibship

American  
[sib-ship] / ˈsɪb ʃɪp /

noun

Anthropology.

  1. the condition of being a member of a sib.

sibship British  
/ ˈsɪbʃɪp /

noun

  1. a group of children of the same parents

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Etymology

Origin of sibship

sib + -ship

Example Sentences

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These are some of the things I’ve learned about the key stages of what I call sibship, after 40 years sharing my life with my brothers and sisters.

From The Guardian • Feb. 8, 2020

In the hierarchy of sibship, I have been downgraded: my siblings’ loyalties now lie with my children.

From The Guardian • Feb. 8, 2020

It turns out that sibship is the best thing my parents did for me.

From The Guardian • Feb. 8, 2020

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