noun
kindred
KIHND-rihd
noun
1
One's relatives, taken collectively; family connections.
"She felt a deep bond with her kindred, even those she had never met."
adj
1
Sharing similar qualities, interests, or nature with someone else.
"They recognised each other as kindred spirits from the moment they met."
How to Use Kindred
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFamily/relatives (noun), or sharing a similar nature or outlook with someone (adjective, as in "kindred spirit").
Common pairings
kindred spirit
kindred souls
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Word Forms
kindreds plural
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Etymology
From Middle English kynrede, built on "kin" plus a suffix meaning "condition or state" — the same pattern seen in "hatred."