Words / C1

KINSH-ip/ˈkɪnʃɪp/

Kinship is a family relationship, or a strong feeling of connection: kinship ties, feel a kinship with. Family and connection are everyday; kindred (this batch) is the adjective. Kin is the short noun for relatives. Do not write kinship for a shared logo.

Meaning

A family relationship, or a strong feeling of being connected.

Examples

• “Kinship with last year’s cohort is not a methods section.”
• “Family is everyday. Next of kin is the official relative. Kindred spirits are the adjective phrase. A brand community is marketing, not kinship, until there is a real tie.”

Good to know

Family tie, or a felt connection. Everyday: family / connection. Adjective: kindred. A logo is not kinship.

Near in meaning

family

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