sororal

adjective

so·​ro·​ral sə-ˈrȯr-əl How to pronounce sororal (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a sister : sisterly

Examples of sororal in a Sentence

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Harper and Yasmin, having come up in the finance world together, do have something of a sororal trauma bond, as well as a lingering competitiveness. Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026 So begins Audrey and Lolo’s relationship, which blossoms from there into an affectionate sororal bond. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2023 Still, sororal bonds are strong, and the sisters, now 30 and 28, are as close as ever, reciting each other’s Dunkin’ orders and pulling in the same direction for an American team who are gold medal favorites. BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2021

Word History

Etymology

Latin soror sister — more at sister

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sororal was in 1858

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“Sororal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sororal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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