Definition

The group of siblings in a family.

Example

In their family, the sibship included three brothers and two sisters.

Conversation

I was thinking about how cool it is to have a big sibship.

Definitely! Growing up with siblings is such a unique experience.

Yeah, I can't imagine life without my brothers and sisters around.

Same here! They always keep things interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sibship → It is formed from "sib" (from Old English "sibb", meaning kinship or relationship) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "sibship" refers to the state of being related or having kinship with others.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sib' meaning kin or family, and '-ship' indicating a state or condition. This helps you remember that 'sibship' refers to the condition of being related to others.

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