kindred
a group of persons related to another; family, tribe, or clan.
associated by origin, nature, qualities, etc.: kindred languages.
having the same belief, attitude, or feeling: We are kindred spirits on the issue of gun control.
related by birth or descent; having kinship: kindred tribes.
belonging to kin or relatives: kindred blood.
Origin of kindred
1Other words from kindred
- kin·dred·less, adjective
- kin·dred·ness, noun
- kin·dred·ship, noun
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How to use kindred in a sentence
He saw suddenly that he could never tell his father the truth; pity, kindredship, kindness, moved him.
Gladiator | Philip WylieWould you not like to claim kindredship with him in that, though in no other thing he is like, or likely, to you?
A Plea for Captain John Brown | Henry David ThoreauHence that wonderful tenacity of kindredship by which they are distinguished.
British Dictionary definitions for kindred
/ (ˈkɪndrɪd) /
having similar or common qualities, origin, etc
related by blood or marriage
kindred spirit a person with whom one has something in common
relationship by blood
similarity in character
a person's relatives collectively
Origin of kindred
1Derived forms of kindred
- kindredness or kindredship, noun
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