C2nounformalsocietyrelationships
US/ˈkɪn.ʃɪp/
UK/ˈkɪn.ʃɪp/
the family relationship between people, or a feeling of being close to someone like family
In context
In many rural societies, kinship decides who can inherit the land.
Anthropologists study kinship systems to see how families are organized.
She felt a deep sense of kinship with the other immigrants in her class.
Words that go with kinship
noun + noun
- kinship tiesStrong kinship ties hold the village together.
- kinship networkA kinship network helps new migrants find work.
- kinship systemThe kinship system in this region follows the mother's family.
noun + preposition
- sense of kinshipThere was a sense of kinship among the volunteers.
- kinship withMany readers feel kinship with the main character.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a kinshipCorrect: kinship