slægt — meaning in English

English meaning

• genus noun A biological classification rank grouping closely related species, sitting below family and above species.
• kinship noun The connection between people through blood, marriage, or adoption.
• people noun Human beings in general, or the men, women and children of a particular group, place or nation.

Senses

slægt is used for these senses in English:

• kinship Relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption.
• people A person's ancestors, relatives or family.

genus — full definition

1. noun A biological classification rank grouping closely related species, sitting below family and above species.
2. noun A general category or kind sharing common features.

kinship — full definition

1. noun The connection between people through blood, marriage, or adoption.
2. noun A strong sense of closeness or shared identity with someone, even without a family connection.

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