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Kinship: meaning, definitions and examples

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kinship

 

[ หˆkษชnสƒษชp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family relations

Kinship refers to the relationship between members of the same family, based on blood or marriage.

Synonyms

bond, connection, relationship

Examples of usage

  • There is a strong sense of kinship among the members of the tribe.
  • She felt a deep kinship with her cousin, despite living far apart.
Context #2 | Noun

cultural anthropology

In cultural anthropology, kinship is the system of social relationships that constitute family organization in human societies.

Synonyms

clan system, family structure, lineage

Examples of usage

  • The study of kinship patterns reveals important insights into different cultures.
  • The kinship system in this society is based on matrilineal descent.
Context #3 | Noun

feeling of closeness

Kinship can also refer to a feeling of closeness or connection between people, even if they are not related by blood or marriage.

Synonyms

affinity, bond, empathy

Examples of usage

  • There was a kinship between them that transcended any differences.
  • She felt a kinship with the artist's work, as if it spoke directly to her soul.

Translations

Translations of the word "kinship" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parentesco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเคถเฅเคคเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verwandtschaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekerabatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพั€ั–ะดะฝะตะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pokrewieล„stwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆชๆ—้–ขไฟ‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parentรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ parentesco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akrabalฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นœ์กฑ ๊ด€๊ณ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฑุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญbuzenstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญbuzenstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบฒๅฑžๅ…ณ็ณป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sorodstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skyldleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒั‹ัั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ—แƒ”แƒกแƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qohumluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ parentesco

Etymology

The word 'kinship' has its origins in the Old English word 'cynn', meaning 'family' or 'race', and 'scip', meaning 'shape' or 'creation'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the concept of family relationships and social bonds. The importance of kinship has been recognized across cultures and societies as a fundamental aspect of human society, shaping social organization, inheritance, and identity.

See also: kin, kinfolk, kinsman, kinswoman.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,860 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.