kinship

//ˈkɪn.ʃɪp//
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Noun

kinshipSingular
kinshipsPlural
1

The state of being related to others by blood, marriage, or adoption; family relationship.

She discovered her kinship with a distant cousin through a DNA test.

2

A feeling of close connection or affinity with someone or something, often based on shared characteristics, experiences, or interests.

I felt an immediate kinship with her because we both grew up in small towns.