kinship (/ˈkɪn.ʃɪp/)
noun · Advanced · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˈkɪn.ʃɪp/
Meaning
Meaning: a feeling of close connection
Kinship is a feeling of being close or connected to others, as if family. Speakers describe a kinship with strangers who share their values.
Examples
🗣 She felt an instant kinship with the volunteers.
Etymology
From ‘kin’ plus ‘-ship’, from Old English ‘cynn’, meaning family.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for a deep sense of connection and belonging.
Tags: connection, belonging