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February 11, 2026

kinship

noun

The family connection between people, whether through birth, marriage, or adoption.

Example sentences

  • “The two villages are bound together by generations of kinship.”
  • “In many cultures, kinship decides who inherits land and property.”

Beyond family ties, 'to feel a kinship with' someone means to sense deep likeness or sympathy.

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