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

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

Genetic research shed light on the kinship between children and adults buried in the cemeteries. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026

Two New Yorkers from the boroughs who shared the kinship of a similar background. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026

This kind of candor has not gone unnoticed by collaborators like Dane, who notes that there is often a kinship among actors who started out in the business at an early age. — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 17 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