sibling etymology

Etymology:

• Old English "sibling"
• Derived from Proto-Germanic *siblingaz, a derivative of *sibja ("kinship")
• Cognates: German "Geschwister", Dutch "sibling", Swedish "syskon"

Meaning:

A brother or sister

Origin:

The term "sibling" has its roots in the concept of kinship and family relationships. The Proto-Germanic term *sibja referred to a group of people who are related by blood or marriage, including siblings, cousins, and other kin.

Over time, the meaning of "sibling" narrowed to specifically refer to brothers and sisters, who share a common set of parents. The use of the term "sibling" became common in the English language around the 14th century.

Usage:

• "My sister is my oldest sibling."
• "The siblings have a close bond."
• "The therapist helped the siblings resolve their conflicts."

Variations:

• Sib
• Bro/Sis (informal)
• Brother/Sister

sibling relate terms

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• sibling

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• idiom

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• frank

  Etymology The name Frank originates from the Frankish word franc which means free

• sister

  Etymology Old English sweostor Proto Germanic swestr Proto Indo European swesor Mea

• twin

  Meaning One of two similar or identical things A person or thing that resembles another

• quint

  Etymology Latin quintus fifth Meaning The fifth in a series or sequence Ori

• relation

  Etymology Derived from the Latin word relatio which means a carrying back or a repo

• oriental

  Etymology and Meaning Oriental Derived from the Latin word orientalis meaning easte

• relative

  Etymology Relative derives from the Latin relativus meaning pertaining to a relati

• family

  Etymology The word family comes from the Old French word famille which in turn deriv