Simple Definition of kindred

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kindred

1 of 2

adjective

ˈkɪndrəd

always used before a noun

formal

: alike or similar

philosophy, political theory, and kindred topics

I believe she and I are kindred spirits/souls.

: closely related

kindred tribes

German and English are kindred languages.

kindred

2 of 2

noun

old-fashioned : a person's relatives

He went out to sea, and never saw his kindred again.

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Simple Definition of kindred

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noun

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