Definition of KINSHIP

kinship

Meanings

Plural: kinships

Noun

  • a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
    • "felt a deep kinship with the other students"
    • "anthropology's kinship with the humanities"
  • (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption
  • Relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption.
  • Relation or connection by nature or character.

Origin / Etymology

From kin + -ship.

Synonyms

affinity, family relationship, relationship

Scrabble Score: 16

kinship is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
kinship is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
kinship is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

kinship is a valid Words With Friends word