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kinship

1 of 1noun
/ˈkɪn.ˌʃɪp/
Forms:kinships
1

the relationship between the members of a family

2

a feeling of connection or similarity between people, groups, or things, based on shared qualities or experiences

  • There is a kinship between their artistic styles.
  • The kinship of their ideas made them work well together.
  • They shared a kinship with those who fought for justice.
  • She felt a kinship with others who had faced similar challenges.
  • He felt a deep kinship with people who understood his struggles.
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