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kinship

noun

kin·​ship ˈkin-ˌship How to pronounce kinship (audio)
: 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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But the unlikely duo’s fortuitous kinship now extends far beyond late November. Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025 Last year, while promoting his book All Walks of Life, Siriano told PEOPLE that his kinship with celebrities enhances his work. Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025 This is the time of year when we’re faced with the joys and the obligations of kinship. Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2025 Embrace that spiritual kinship, Cougars, because BYU would benefit from Utah finishing 10-2. Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2025 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 3 Dec. 2025.

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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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