kinship

The definition of kinship is a family relationship or other close relationship.

(noun)

An example of kinship is the relationship between two brothers.

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See kinship in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. family relationship
  2. relationship; close connection

Origin: see kin & -ship

See kinship in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Connection by blood, marriage, or adoption; family relationship.
  2. Relationship by nature or character; affinity.

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