kinship

[ kin-ship ]
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noun
  1. the state or fact of being of kin; family relationship.

  2. relationship by nature, qualities, etc.; affinity.

Origin of kinship

1
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
  1. blood relationship

  2. 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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