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单词 sororal
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Definition of sororal in English:

sororal

adjective səˈrɔːr(ə)lsəˈrôrəl
formal
  • Of or like a sister or sisters.

    〈正式〉姐妹的;姐妹般的

    the sisters had kissed each other and exchanged some private sororal sentences
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The sororal comments are described as ‘filthy, puerile, and inane.’
    • It must be an exclusively religious, fraternal or sororal organization that is not operated for private profit.
    • Both the brother and sister influence/interaction variables were included because, unlike in men, no clear fraternal or sororal birth order effect has yet been demonstrated in women.
    • Grassroots and religious institutions, fraternal, sororal and civil-rights organizations have been conspicuously silent.
    • How do we tell if our relationship's sororal or sapphistical?

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin soror 'sister' + -al.

Definition of sororal in US English:

sororal

adjectivesəˈrôrəl
formal
  • Of or like a sister or sisters.

    〈正式〉姐妹的;姐妹般的

    the sisters had kissed each other and exchanged some private sororal sentences
    Example sentencesExamples
    • It must be an exclusively religious, fraternal or sororal organization that is not operated for private profit.
    • How do we tell if our relationship's sororal or sapphistical?
    • Grassroots and religious institutions, fraternal, sororal and civil-rights organizations have been conspicuously silent.
    • The sororal comments are described as ‘filthy, puerile, and inane.’
    • Both the brother and sister influence/interaction variables were included because, unlike in men, no clear fraternal or sororal birth order effect has yet been demonstrated in women.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin soror ‘sister’ + -al.

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