Kindred
'kɪndrɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsOne's family and relations.
'kɪndrɪd
A group of people related to each other.
She found solace in the support of her kindred during her illness.
💡 Simply: Kindred are like your close family members and relatives – the people you're related to by blood or marriage. Imagine a big family reunion: all the cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents are your kindred!
👶 For kids: Kindred means your family like your mom, dad, and all your cousins!
More Examples
The exhibition showcased the art of kindred spirits who shared similar creative visions.
How It's Used
"The bereaved family sought comfort from their kindred during the difficult time."
"In the old novels, the kindred were often featured when describing family events."
Similar in nature or character; related.
'kɪndrɪd
Similar in kind; related or alike.
Her love for music was kindred with his; they both had the same taste in artists.
💡 Simply: Kindred can also mean that people, ideas, or things have a lot in common and feel similar to each other. Like two friends who love the same music: they have kindred tastes!
👶 For kids: Kindred means like, the same or similar!
More Examples
They felt a kindred spirit when they met and discovered a shared passion for hiking.
How It's Used
"They shared kindred spirits, enjoying the same books and films."
"Their kindred goals, built on trust, allowed them to form a lasting bond."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
Kindred spirits
People who share similar beliefs, attitudes, or interests.
"The two writers found each other to be kindred spirits."
From Old English *cynræden* ('kinship'), related to *cynn* ('kin, family'). The word highlights a connection through ancestry or shared characteristics.
Used in Old English to denote family or relationship, its usage has evolved to encompass broader forms of connection and similarity.
Memory tip
Think of 'kin' (family) + 'red' (related) = kindred.