kinship

noun

kin·​ship ˈkin-ˌship 

: the quality or state of being kin : relationship

Synonyms of kinship

• relationship
• connection
• association
• affinity
• correlation

Examples of kinship in a Sentence

He feels a strong kinship with other survivors of the war.

feelings of kinship between the team's players and their fans

Recent Examples on the Web

The essays in the book, which focus on beekeeping and other forms of animal husbandry, invite us to explore creaturely worlds beyond our own, and to recognize our kinship with other living beings. — Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026

Carlisle and Childers also found a kinship in their studies of Eastern Religion, an exploration that is deeply threaded through the journey of Snipe Hunter. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026

Genuine kinship, even for a few hours, can feel harder than ever to find. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 30 June 2026

Raise the Future offers Family Support Services for foster, kinship and adoptive families. — Libby Smith, CBS News, 29 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

see kin entry 1

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for kinship

• airship
• airstrip
• clerkship
• courtship
• equip
• filmstrip
• flagship
• headship
• heirship
• judgeship
• lightship
• midship

Kids Definition

kinship

noun

kin·​ship ˈkin-ˌship 

: the quality or state of being kin : relationship