kindred

[kin-drid]

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. a person's relatives collectively; kinfolk; kin.

2. a group of persons related to another; family, tribe, or clan.

3. relationship by birth or descent, or sometimes by marriage; kinship.

4. resemblance or connection; affinity.

   spiritual kindred.

adjective

1. associated by origin, nature, qualities, etc..

   kindred languages.

2. having the same belief, attitude, or feeling.

   We are kindred spirits on the issue of gun control.

3. related by birth or descent; having kinship.

   kindred tribes.

4. belonging to kin or relatives.

   kindred blood.

kindred

/ ˈkɪndrɪd /

adjective

1. having similar or common qualities, origin, etc

2. related by blood or marriage

3. a person with whom one has something in common

noun

1. relationship by blood

2. similarity in character

3. a person's relatives collectively

Other Word Forms

• kindredness noun
• kindredless adjective
• kindredship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of kindred¹

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English, variant (with epenthetic d ) of kinrede; kin, -red

Word History and Origins

Origin of kindred¹

C12 kinred, from _kin + -red, from Old English rǣden rule, from rǣdan to rule

Example Sentences

Brown describes her character as a "kindred spirit" to Belly.

From BBC

His only kindred spirit in that sense is Robbie Savage, who has taken the manager's job at Forest Green Rovers, currently second in the National League.

From BBC

"There was a kindred spirit there, and they did not have to worry about him bolting from the movement. He was loyal."

From BBC

We need those who are our kindred spirit.

From BBC

Hundreds of recipients remain members from afar, kindred spirits who share a “full throttle” outlook on life and participate via social media.

From Los Angeles Times