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kin⋅ship

  [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:
1825–35; kin + -ship

Synonyms:
1. See relationship. 1, 2. connection. 2. bearing.
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kin·ship   (kĭn'shĭp')   
n.  

  1. Connection by blood, marriage, or adoption; family relationship.

  2. Relationship by nature or character; affinity.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Cultural Dictionary

kinship

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

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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Medical Dictionary

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

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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