Definitions of kinship [ˈkɪn ʃɪp]

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Definition of 'kinship'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) kinship
the state of being kin; family relationship.

2. kinship
relationship by nature, qualities, etc.; affinity; likeness.

Etymology: (1825–35)

Definition of 'kinship'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) affinity, kinship
a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
"found a natural affinity with the immigrants"; "felt a deep kinship with the other students"; "anthropology's kinship with the humanities"

2. (noun) kinship, family relationship, relationship
(anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption

Definition of 'kinship'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) kinship
family relationship

'kinship' - Nearby Entries
kinshasa kinship kinship by marriage kinship group kinsman kinsperson kinswoman

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