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kindred

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈkɪndɹɪd// UK //kˈɪndɹəd// kin·dred

adj. having similar ideas, feelings, or qualities to someone or something else. You use this to describe people who feel like family because you think the same way.

adj. sharing a similar nature, character, or origin. Often used to describe a deep connection between people who share identical values or interests.


SIMPLE

They are kindred spirits who both love old movies.

CONTEXTUAL

The two artists felt a kindred connection the moment they began discussing their shared influences.

COMPLEX

Though the two political movements emerged in different countries, they were driven by kindred philosophies regarding social justice and economic reform.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English kyndrede, from older kynrede (“kindred”), from Old English cynrēd, cynrǣden (“kindred, family, stock”), from cynn (“kind, kin, lineage”) + -rǣden (“condition, state”). Equivalent to kin + -red, see these. The -d- is epenthetic between a nasal and a liquid (as e.g. in spindle).

Usage

Commonly used in the fixed expression 'kindred spirits'. Often used attributively before a noun.

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