kinship
n.a feeling of being close to others because you share the same family, history, or interests. It is the deep connection you feel with people who are like you.
n.the state of being related by blood or marriage; by extension, a sharing of characteristics or origins that creates a sense of belonging.
“She felt a strong sense of kinship with her fellow travelers.”
“The two neighboring tribes maintained their kinship through shared rituals and frequent intermarriage over several centuries.”
“Beyond mere biological ties, the concept of kinship encompasses the complex web of social obligations and emotional bonds that define a community's internal structure.”
Often follows the verbs 'feel' or 'sense' and is frequently paired with the preposition 'with'.
“What if outdoor play also helps children learn how to live in kinship with the natural world?”
“Adults who cut off their relatives can still create kinship networks.”
From kin + -ship.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.