Word
kinship
Phoneticskin·ship, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɪnˌʃɪp/
UK/kˈɪnʃɪp/
Uncountable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“She felt a strong sense of kinship with her fellow travelers.”
contextual
“The two neighboring tribes maintained their kinship through shared rituals and frequent intermarriage over several centuries.”
complex
“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.”
Usage
Often follows the verbs 'feel' or 'sense' and is frequently paired with the preposition 'with'.
Real-World Examples
“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.” Etymology
From kin + -ship.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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