Kindred
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɪndɹɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kindred is a noun meaning (often plural only) Distant and close relatives, collectively; kin.
Meaning
(often plural only) Distant and close relatives, collectively; kin.
More Meanings
- (often plural only) People of the same ethnic descent, not including speaker; brethren.
- (countable) A grouping of relatives.
- (uncountable) Blood relationship.
- (uncountable) Affinity, likeness.
- (countable) One who is kindred, literally or figuratively; a kin, kinsman.
- (countable, Germanic paganism) A household or group following the modern pagan faith of Heathenry or Ásatrú.
- Of the same nature, or of similar character.
Example Sentences
the kindred relationship between neuroscience and neurology
He that is in Distress tho' a stranger has a right to claim kindred with the wealthy—
Cla. By heauen, I thinke there is no man ſecure / But the Queenes Kindred, and night-walking Heralds,[…]
Not all, but many people believe that if you're not in a kindred, then you are not a real Norse Pagan or heathen.
Word Forms
- kindreds
- kinred
Synonyms for kindred
Depending on context, synonyms include brethren, kinship, hearth, garth, stead, related.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include akin, kin, clan, tribe, similar, related.
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