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kinship - 5 dictionary results

kin⋅ship

[kin-ship]
–noun
1. the state or fact of being of kin; family relationship.
2. relationship by nature, qualities, etc.; affinity.

Origin:
1825–35; kin + -ship


1. See relationship. 1, 2. connection. 2. bearing.
kin·ship   (kĭn'shĭp')   
n.  
  1. Connection by blood, marriage, or adoption; family relationship.
  2. Relationship by nature or character; affinity.

Kinship

Kin"ship\, n. Family relationship.

kinship

A relation between two or more persons that is based on common ancestry (descent) or marriage (affinity).

kinship kin·ship (kĭn'shĭp')
n.
Connection by blood, marriage, or adoption; family relationship.

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