kinship

noun

kin·​ship ˈkin-ˌship How to pronounce kinship (audio)
Synonyms of kinship
: the quality or state of being kin : relationship

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
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Collins admits to feeling a kinship with Simpson, who was the target of the tabloids of her day. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 At the hospital, Feldman and others wondered how to help kinship families beyond children’s medical treatment. Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 14 May 2026 Their big families, Catholic education, and backgrounds that were far from flush helped build the kinship. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 May 2026 But the kinship is more one of sensibility than influence. Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for kinship

Word History

Etymology

see kin entry 1

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kinship was in 1833

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“Kinship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kinship. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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kinship

noun
kin·​ship ˈkin-ˌship How to pronounce kinship (audio)
: the quality or state of being kin : relationship

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