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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His physical world might have be restrained, but his imagination and ability to connect with others knew no bounds - Mats found freedom and kinship in the online realm of World of Warcraft, a massive role-playing game that currently hosts over 7 million players. Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 There are volunteer opportunities, a teen club, and during the current conflict, the Hesed has become a hub for delivering tons of humanitarian aid, trauma care, and kinship. Maria Zimina, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025 Aside from Basem and Adam’s budding kinship, the most significant relationship in the film is the bond between its Palestinian characters and the land their families have inhabited for generations. Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2025 Each video draws comments from viewers who find comfort, inspiration, or kinship in the tale. David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 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 13 May. 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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