Meanings
- uncountableThe state of being a sibling.
Three truly was company for the Paulson children as they embarked on the adventure of siblinghood.
2011, Eric Lundberg, A Life Well Lived: The Jennifer Paulson Story, AuthorHouse, published 2011, →ISBN, page 282 more examples
Another part of my character is my need for organization and my love of lists, so I've decided to include, along with my reflections on siblinghood, a list of things to remember when dealing with a sibling with autism.
2010, Alyssa Chmura, edited by Anne Van Rensselaer and Jane Johnson, Siblings: The Autism Spectrum Through Our Eyes, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, →ISBN, page 36A family's ethnic identity may determine whether siblings are close, distant, or created equal (Leder, 1991) and the meaning of the siblinghood.
2011, Marlene F. Watson, Monica McGoldrick, “Practice With Siblings in a Cultural Context”, in Jonathan Caspi, editor, Sibling Development: Implications for Mental Health Practitioners, Springer, →ISBN, page 59Synonyms: siblingship
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe state of being a sibling.
Origin
From sibling + -hood. Compare brotherhood, sisterhood, etc.
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