sibship
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sibship
Example Sentences
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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
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
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