kinship
//ˈkɪn.ʃɪp//
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.