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Sister (Noun)

(Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a nun (and used as a form of address); "the Sisters taught her to love God".

Nouns denoting people.

The Sister of Charity wore a habit and spent her days helping the poor.
The Sisters of Mercy founded the hospital and still run it today.
The young nun was addressed as Sister Mary by the other nuns in the convent.
The Sister Superior was in charge of the orphanage and made sure the children were well cared for.
The Sisters of the Sacred Heart were known for their work in education and established many schools throughout the country.

A female person who has the same parents as another person; "my sister married a musician".

Nouns denoting people.

My sister married a musician and they now travel the world together performing at different venues.
The family welcomed their sister with open arms after she moved back home from college.
My sister always wanted to be a dancer, but she eventually pursued a career in law instead.
She refers to her business partner as her sister because of their close relationship.
The famous artist considered her manager to be like a sister to her, offering guidance and support throughout her career.

A female person who is a fellow member of a sorority or labor union or other group; "none of her sisters would betray her".

Nouns denoting people.

The union sister stood by her colleague during the difficult negotiations with management.
As a sorority sister, she felt a strong bond with her fellow members.
Her sisters in the activist group were a source of inspiration and support for her.
The women in the labor union considered each other sisters in their fight for better working conditions.
None of her sisters in the organization would dare to challenge her leadership.