kinship
3 synonyms for kinship, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The connection between people through blood, marriage, or adoption.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
family relationship
How to use kinship
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a sense of kinship
ties of kinship
kinship network
Etymology
From kin + -ship, the same suffix that turns "friend" into "friendship."
Full origin of kinship →Frequently asked questions
What does “kinship” mean?
The word “kinship” means the connection between people through blood, marriage, or adoption. In plain terms, being related to someone, or feeling a close bond with them as if you were.
How do you pronounce “kinship”?
“Kinship” is pronounced KIHN-shihp (/ˈkɪnʃɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “kinship” in a sentence?
Here is “kinship” used in a sentence: “The tribe's social structure is built entirely around kinship ties.”
What part of speech is “kinship”?
“Kinship” is a noun.
Is “kinship” a common word?
“Kinship” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “kinship” have?
“Kinship” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the connection between people through blood, marriage, or adoption.
Related words
kin
kith as in kith and kin
