First Known Use: 12th century
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1kindred
noun kin·dred \ˈkin-drəd\
: a person's relatives
Full Definition of KINDRED
1
a : a group of related individuals b : one's relatives
2
: family relationship : kinship
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Origin of KINDRED
Middle English, from kin + Old English rǣden condition, from rǣdan to advise, read
2kindred
adjective
: alike or similar
: closely related
Full Definition of KINDRED
1
: of a similar nature or character : like <a kindred spirit>
2
: of the same ancestry
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First Known Use of KINDRED
14th century
Related to KINDRED
- Synonyms
- affiliated, akin, allied, related
- Antonyms
- unrelated
KINDRED Defined for Kids
1kindred
adjective kin·dred \ˈkin-drəd\
Definition of KINDRED for Kids
: alike in nature or character <There will be skiing, sledding, and kindred activities.>
2kindred
noun
Definition of KINDRED for Kids
1
: a group of related individuals
2
: a person's relatives
Medical Dictionary
kindred
noun kin·dred \ˈkin-drəd\
Medical Definition of KINDRED
: a group of related individuals : a genealogical group <incidence of cancer among members of a kindred>
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