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

Government officials previously said that these 11 families split from a common male-line ancestor some 600 years ago, and are now at least 36 degrees of kinship from Naruhito. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 26 Oct. 2026

At first glance, their already tight kinship, and all their many overlapping businesses, suggest that a new SpaceX-Tesla makes sense. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

That would certainly explain her kinship with Sander Lak, an equally eccentric colorist who commended Miller for her longevity in the industry and for remaining faithful to her customers. — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

The Masts dispute the family's kinship and argue that reopening the adoption now would be a significant disruption for the girl, who is now 7 and has been living with their family for years. — Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 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