English Explanatory Dictionary

kinship

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption.
  2. Relation or connection by nature or character.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɪnʃɪp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-kinship.wav

Word forms

kinship kinships

Etymology

From kin + -ship.

Related words

kin kith as in kith and kin

Derived words

nonkinship skinship
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