Kinship — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkin-ˌship/ kin·ship

Meaning & Definition of Kinship

Kinship (noun)

  1. the quality or state of being kin, relationship

Kinship (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the fact or state of having something in common

    "she and I have a special kinship since we both grew up in England"

    similar: affinity, association, bearing, connection, liaison, linkage, relation, relationship
    related: correlation, interrelation, materiality, pertinence, relevance, bond, link, tie, affiliation, alliance, union, identicalness, sameness, alikeness, community, likeness, resemblance, similarity, accordance, agreement, conformity, congruity, correspondence
    near: variability, variance, incompatibility, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Kinship

The most common words with a similar meaning to Kinship:

affinity, association, bearing, connection, liaison, linkage, relation, relationship

Related Words for Kinship

correlation, interrelation, materiality, pertinence, relevance, bond, link, tie, affiliation, alliance, union, identicalness, sameness, alikeness, community, likeness, resemblance, similarity, accordance, agreement, conformity, congruity, correspondence

Near Antonyms of Kinship

variability, variance, incompatibility, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness

Origin & Etymology of Kinship

First known use: 1833

Frequently Asked Questions about Kinship

What does "Kinship" mean?

"Kinship" means the quality or state of being kin, relationship. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality or state of being kin, relationship.

What is another word for "Kinship"?

Other words for "Kinship" include affinity, association, bearing, connection, liaison, linkage, relation and relationship. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Kinship" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Kinship"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Kinship". Common alternatives include affinity, association, bearing, connection, liaison, linkage, relation and relationship.

How do you use "Kinship" in a sentence?

Examples of "Kinship" in a sentence: "she and I have a special kinship since we both grew up in England".

Is "Kinship" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Kinship" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Kinship"?

"Kinship" is pronounced /ˈkin-ˌship/ and divided into syllables as kin·ship.

What is the origin of the word "Kinship"?

First known use: 1833.

What is another word for "Kinship" meaning "the fact or state of having something in common"?

When "Kinship" (noun) means the fact or state of having something in common, synonyms include affinity, association, bearing, connection, liaison and linkage.