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WOTD: kindred

Posted on November 2, 2020October 29, 2020 by Wordsmyth

noun

1. a group of related people, such as a tribe or clan.
No one among our kindred would commit such an evil act.

2. one’s relatives; kinfolk.
He and all his kindred were farming people.

adjective

1. related by family ties.
The two kindred groups live in close proximity and have been feuding for years.

2. related by similarities in nature, origin, qualities, or the like.
The book is a study of racial prejudice and kindred attitudes.
Love and adoration are kindred feelings.

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