kinship kinship /ˈkɪnˌʃɪp/

noun

1. () A close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character  ( affinity , kinship )
   a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
    Found a natural affinity with the immigrants
   found a natural affinity with the immigrants
    Felt a deep kinship with the other students
   felt a deep kinship with the other students
    Anthropology's kinship with the humanities
   anthropology's kinship with the humanities
   
2. () (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption  ( family relationship , relationship , kinship )
   (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption