kinship
[ kin-ship ]
/ ˈkɪn ʃɪp /
noun
the state or fact of being of kin; family relationship.
relationship by nature, qualities, etc.; affinity.
SYNONYMS FOR kinship
Words nearby kinship
kinsella,
kinsey,
kinsey, alfred,
kinsfolk,
kinshasa,
kinship,
kinsman,
kinston,
kinswoman,
kintpuash,
kinyarwanda
Example sentences from the Web for kinship
British Dictionary definitions for kinship
kinship
/ (ˈkɪnʃɪp) /
noun
blood relationship
the state of having common characteristics or a common origin
Medical definitions for kinship
kinship
[ kĭn′shĭp′ ]
n.
Connection by blood, marriage, or adoption; family relationship.
Cultural definitions for kinship
kinship
A relation between two or more persons that is based on common ancestry (descent) or marriage (affinity).