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Definition of kinship noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

kinship

noun
 
/ˈkɪnʃɪp/
 
/ˈkɪnʃɪp/
(formal)
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  1. [uncountable] the fact of being related in a family
    • the ties of kinship
    • It is a traditional society in which the kinship group is very important.
    Topics Family and relationshipsc2
  2. [uncountable, singular] a feeling of being close to somebody because you have similar origins or attitudes synonym affinity
    • We tend to feel kinship with those who share the same values.
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