Stepsister: meaning, definitions and examples
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stepsister
[ ˈstɛpˌsɪstər ]
family relation
A stepsister is a girl or woman who is the daughter of one's stepparent. This relationship arises when one of the individual's parents remarries, creating a new familial connection without a biological bond. Stepsisters may live together and share experiences, though their relationship dynamics can vary significantly. While stepsisters can be close and supportive of each other, they may also experience competition or rivalry, especially if they come from different families.
Synonyms
co-sister, step-sibling
Examples of usage
- My stepsister and I are planning a vacation together.
- After my dad remarried, I gained a stepsister who is just a year older than me.
- We didn't get along at first, but now my stepsister is one of my best friends.
- At family gatherings, my stepsister always brings a fun game for us to play.
Translations
Translations of the word "stepsister" in other languages:
🇵🇹 irmã de criação
- irmã por parte de pai
- irmã por parte de mãe
🇮🇳 सौतेली बहन
- सौतेली बहन (पिता की ओर)
- सौतेली बहन (माता की ओर)
🇩🇪 Stiefschwester
- Stiefschwester (Vaterseite)
- Stiefschwester (Mutterseite)
🇮🇩 saudara perempuan tiri
- saudara perempuan tiri (dari ayah)
- saudara perempuan tiri (dari ibu)
🇺🇦 сестра зведена
- зведена сестра (по батькові)
- зведена сестра (по матері)
🇵🇱 przyrodnia siostra
- przyrodnia siostra (ze strony ojca)
- przyrodnia siostra (ze strony matki)
🇯🇵 義理の姉妹
- 義理の姉妹 (父の側)
- 義理の姉妹 (母の側)
🇫🇷 demi-soeur
- demi-soeur (du côté du père)
- demi-soeur (du côté de la mère)
🇪🇸 hermana adoptiva
- hermana por parte de padre
- hermana por parte de madre
🇹🇷 üvey kız kardeş
- üvey kız kardeş (baba tarafından)
- üvey kız kardeş (anne tarafından)
🇰🇷 의붓자매
- 의붓자매 (아버지 쪽)
- 의붓자매 (어머니 쪽)
🇸🇦 أخت غير شقيقة
- أخت غير شقيقة (من جهة الأب)
- أخت غير شقيقة (من جهة الأم)
🇨🇿 nevlastní sestra
- nevlastní sestra (z otcovy strany)
- nevlastní sestra (z matčiny strany)
🇸🇰 nevlastná sestra
- nevlastná sestra (z otcoch)
- nevlastná sestra (z matky)
🇨🇳 继妹
- 继妹 (父亲那边)
- 继妹 (母亲那边)
🇸🇮 mačeha sestra
- mačeha sestra (iz očetove strani)
- mačeha sestra (iz materine strani)
🇮🇸 stjúpsystir
- stjúpsystir (frá föður)
- stjúpsystir (frá móður)
🇰🇿 қосымша әпке
- қосымша әпке (әкесінің жағынан)
- қосымша әпке (анасының жағынан)
🇬🇪 დედოფლური და
- დედოფლური და (მამის მხრიდან)
- დედოფლური და (დედის მხრიდან)
🇦🇿 övlad bacı
- övlad bacı (ata tərəfindən)
- övlad bacı (ana tərəfindən)
🇲🇽 hermana adoptiva
- hermana por parte de padre
- hermana por parte de madre
Etymology
The term 'stepsister' originated from the combination of the prefix 'step-', deriving from the Old English 'stæpe', which denotes a relation through marriage rather than blood. The use of 'step-' to describe familial relationships appears in several historical contexts, typically indicating a secondary relationship that arises when family members are brought together through marriage. The word 'sister' comes from the Old English 'sweostor' and the Proto-Germanic 'swestōr', emphasizing the bond among siblings. Consequently, 'stepsister' became a formalized term in English to refer to a female sibling that is not biologically related, specifically one who emerges from a new family situation through marriage rather than blood ties. This term has evolved within the broader context of modern family dynamics, which often include blended families as societal norms change.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,112, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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