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kinship

[ kin-ship ]
/ ˈkɪn ʃɪp /
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noun
the state or fact of being of kin; family relationship.
relationship by nature, qualities, etc.; affinity.
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Origin of kinship

First recorded in 1825–35; kin + -ship

synonym study for kinship

1. See relationship.
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British Dictionary definitions for kinship

kinship
/ (ˈkɪnʃɪp) /

noun
blood relationship
the state of having common characteristics or a common origin
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Cultural definitions for kinship

kinship

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

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