kinship

noun
UK: /ˈkɪn.ʃɪp/
US: /ˈkɪn.ʃɪp/

  1. The relationship between members of the same family.

    1. Their kinship is very strong.
    2. The bonds of kinship within the community are strengthened by shared traditions.

  2. A feeling of being close or similar to other people or things.

    1. I felt a kinship with her.
    2. He felt a strong kinship with the natural world that surrounded his childhood home.

Synonyms

affinity connection rapport

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "kinship" in English means: The relationship between members of the same family., A feeling of being close or similar to other people or things..

The phonetic transcription of "kinship" is /ˈkɪn.ʃɪp/ in British English and /ˈkɪn.ʃɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "kinship": affinity, connection, rapport.

Example usage of "kinship": "Their kinship is very strong.". More examples on the page.