kinship (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkɪnʃɪp/
Definition
A relationship between people that is based on common ancestry, marriage, or adoption. It can also refer to a strong feeling of connection or affinity due to shared characteristics or origins.
Examples
The tribe maintained a strong sense of kinship, with everyone supporting each other.
Despite living far apart, the cousins always felt a deep kinship.
There was a surprising kinship between the two artists, both passionate about abstract expressionism.
How to Use kinship
- kinship with (prepositional phrase)
- A feeling of connection or similarity to someone or something. — "He felt a kinship with other immigrants who had faced similar struggles."
- kinship between (prepositional phrase)
- A shared connection or relationship existing between two or more entities. — "The kinship between the two families was strengthened by generations of intermarriage."
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