Kindred: meaning, definitions and examples

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kindred

 

[ หˆkษชndrษชd ]

Context #1

family

Kindred refers to your family or relatives, especially those who are related to you by blood. It can also be used to describe a group of people who share similar beliefs or interests.

Synonyms

family, kin, relatives

Examples of usage

  • She felt a strong connection to her kindred, even though they lived far away.
  • The kindred gathered together to celebrate the holidays.
Context #2

similar

When used as an adjective, kindred describes something that is similar or closely related in nature. It can also imply a sense of connection or similarity.

Synonyms

akin, related, similar

Examples of usage

  • Their kindred spirits instantly clicked and became close friends.
  • The two paintings had a kindred style, showcasing the artist's unique vision.

Translations

Translations of the word "kindred" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afim

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฌเค‚เคงเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verwandt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerabat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพั€ั–ะดะฝะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pokrewny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆชๆ— (shinzoku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pariente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akraba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นœ์กฑ (chin-jok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฑูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญbuznรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญbuznรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบฒๅฑž (qฤซnshว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ soroden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skyldur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ—แƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qohum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pariente

Word origin

The word 'kindred' originated from the Old English word 'cynn' which means 'family' or 'race'. Over time, it evolved to 'kinred' and later to 'kindred' in Middle English. The concept of kindred has always been important in various cultures, emphasizing the bonds of blood relation and shared beliefs.

See also: kind, kinden, kindergarten, kindle, kindling, kindly, kindness, kinds, unkind, unkindly, unkindness.