Sister in law: Definition of sister - in -

Definition of sister - in - law noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Sister-in-law is a term with varied interpretations across different cultural and religious contexts. In Jainism, it refers to figures like Jitashatru's brother’s wife involved in childbirth. In South Asia, it encompasses the role of elder brothers' wives in family dynamics and household responsibilities. Meanwhile, Vaishnavism highlights familial connections through siblings' spouses. Additionally, historical accounts depict her involvement in financial and emotional family matters. The ... the wife of someone’s brother, or the sister of someone's husband or wife, or the wife of the brother of someone's husband or wife (Definition of sister - in - law from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) sister - in - law (plural sisters - in - law or (colloquial, nonstandard) sister - in - laws ) A female relative of one's generation, separated by one degree of marriage: The sister of one's spouse.