SIBLING


Meaning of SIBLING in English

sib ‧ ling /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ BrE AmE noun [countable]

[ Language: Old English ; Origin: sibb 'related' ]

1 . formal a brother or sister:

Most young smokers are influenced by their friends’ and older siblings’ smoking habits.

2 . sibling rivalry competition between brothers and sisters for their parents’ attention or love

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.