consanguinity
relationship by descent from a common ancestor; kinship (distinguished from affinity).
close relationship or connection.
Origin of consanguinity
1Words Nearby consanguinity
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How to use consanguinity in a sentence
“In effect, this means that there is no bar for a policyholder from making a person not related to him or her by birth, consanguinity, marriage or adoption as his or her nominee,” said Das to Times Now News.
India insurance company appears to recognize same-sex couple | Ankush Kumar | November 14, 2022 | Washington BladeFor them, it was "consanguinity of spirit" that attracted their friendship, and not "common point of view."
The results suggest an alarming Republican consanguinity with the anti-Obama birther conspiracy theorists.
The bigotry of Mary regarded not the ties of consanguinity, of natural affection, of national succession.
Fox's Book of Martyrs | John FoxeWith the restoration of Charles to the throne of his ancestors, Stuarts of every degree of consanguinity had flocked to London.
Court Beauties of Old Whitehall | W. R. H. Trowbridge
They would listen to no excuse; consanguinity required me, and Christmas was not my own.
It may be remarked that there was no sort of consanguinity between them: the relationship was one of mere affection.
Dodo's Daughter | E. F. BensonA bear-skin mantles him; and you would think him of ursine consanguinity.
British Dictionary definitions for consanguinity
/ (ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪtɪ) /
relationship by blood; kinship
close affinity or connection
geology (of igneous rocks) similarity of origin, as shown by common mineral and chemical compositions and often texture
Origin of consanguinity
1Derived forms of consanguinity
- consanguineous or consanguine, adjective
- consanguineously, adverb
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