kinship

noun

kin·​ship ˈkin-ˌship How to pronounce kinship (audio)
: the quality or state of being kin : relationship

Examples of kinship in a Sentence

He feels a strong kinship with other survivors of the war. feelings of kinship between the team's players and their fans
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Another is that Brazil spent years playing friendlies all over the globe, prioritising revenue over kinship. Jack Lang, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 David Lowery takes the few elements that worked—mainly the special kinship between a boy and a dragon—and injects his own unique vision into the proceedings. Barry Levitt, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025 The venue, a secluded church from the 16th century with roots in the 13th century, inspires introspection and reflection, awakening a sense of kinship and togetherness among the participants. Big Think, 20 Mar. 2025 The kinship was so vibrant that Anderson was inspired to alter the original ending of Martin’s stories. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kinship

Word History

Etymology

see kin entry 1

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kinship was in 1833

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“Kinship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kinship. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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kinship

noun
kin·​ship ˈkin-ˌship How to pronounce kinship (audio)
: the quality or state of being kin : relationship

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