kinship

[kin-ship]

noun

1. the state or fact of being of kin; family relationship.

   Synonyms: connection

2. relationship by nature, qualities, etc.; affinity.

   Synonyms: bearing, connection

kinship

/ ˈkɪnʃɪp /

noun

1. blood relationship

2. the state of having common characteristics or a common origin

kinship

1. A relation between two or more persons that is based on common ancestry (descent) or marriage (affinity).

Word History and Origins

Origin of kinship¹

First recorded in 1825–35; kin + -ship

Synonym Study

See relationship.

Example Sentences

“There was a really interesting kinship. And we really did feel like the 11th team after spending two seasons with them.”

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Babies delivered under contract rather than into kinship is an ethical nightmare.

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“It was incredibly inspiring for the crew to see that kinship and respect.”

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I feel like I’m looking at a distant ancestor of mine, someone who shares a kinship with me.

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They had almost nothing to do with Morgan Stanley, and felt little kinship with the place.

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Related Words

• affinity