kindred

Meanings

• adjective

  belonging to the same family or stock; related by blood or marriage

  - "The kindred spirits of the two artists were evident in their collaborations."
  - "Despite their kindred backgrounds, the two families had been at odds for generations."

• noun

  a group of people united by a common factor

  - "The kindred gathered for the annual reunion."
  - "The kindred of the deceased mourned their loss."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɪndɹəd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

brethren , kinship , garth , hearth , stead

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kindred
kindred , bkindred , minded,finded , binded

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Variants

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kindred , kindreds , kindred spirit , Dick , Philip K. Dick , Philip Kindred Dick

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Etymology

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Old English cynrīde, from cynn 'race, kind' + rīde 'ride, kin'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'kindred' is derived from Old English 'cynrīde', which literally means 'race, kind, or kin'.

2. The term 'kindred' is often used interchangeably with the term 'family' in literature and folklore.

3. In some cultures, the term 'kindred' is used to refer to a group of people who share a common bond, such as a spiritual or cultural connection.

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Related Concepts

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1. clan: A social group consisting of a number of households headed by a common chief, considered as a corporate body under traditional leadership.

2. family: A group of individuals related by blood or marriage.

3. kinship: The state or fact of being kin; relationship by blood or marriage.

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Culture

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The term 'kindred' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works that explore family relationships and the connections between people. In Norse mythology, the term 'kindred' was used to refer to the family and allies of a god or hero. In modern usage, it is often used to describe a sense of connection or belonging, beyond just blood relations.

How to Memorize "kindred"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large family tree, with branches representing different lines of descent and the trunk representing the common ancestry. The term 'kindred' represents the entire family, including both the branches and the trunk.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the term 'kindred' as meaning 'related' or 'connected'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'kindred': 'Know I'm Next, Dearly Related, Everlastingly'.

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