Kinship
(noun)
- The state or fact of being related to someone as a member of a particular family or group.
- A feeling of being connected or related to others, especially because of shared interests, values, or experiences.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old norse kynskapr, from kyn "kin" + -skapr "-ship".
Examples:
- There was a strong sense of kinship between the members of the community.
- The ties of kinship and shared experiences brought the group closer together.
- Her grandparents instilled in her a deep appreciation for the bonds of kinship.
- The soldiers developed a sense of kinship as they served together in combat.
- She felt a sense of kinship with her fellow travelers, all of whom were far from home.