kinship
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kinship (ˈkɪnʃɪp) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | blood relationship |
| 2. | the state of having common characteristics or a common origin |
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Kinship
is always a great word to know.
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
kinship kin·ship (kĭn'shĭp')
n.
Connection by blood, marriage, or adoption; family relationship.
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American Heritage
Cultural Dictionary
kinship definition
A relation between two or more persons that is based on common ancestry (descent) or marriage (affinity).
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Example sentences
Moreover, single-parent and stepparent families created a more extensive kinship network than the nuclear family.
Kinship plays a big part: rich parents tend to produce rich kids.
Distant kinship no roadblock when naming subdivisions.
Presumably using the green-beard effect one could side-step the usage of kinship or relatedness as a proxy.
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