kindred

UK
/ˈkɪndrəd/
US
/ˈkɪndrəd/

Translations

kindrednoun
kindred
pl
UK
/ˈkɪndrɪd/
US
/ˈkɪndrɪd/
Used as a collective noun for one's relatives and, by extension, for people/things of similar nature.
familleTerme courant pour l’ensemble des parents et proches.
He invited all his kindred to the wedding.
Il a invité toute sa famille à son mariage.
Additional translations
parentèlePlus soutenu; désigne l’ensemble des parents et proches.
parentéAu sens figuré : ensemble de personnes ou de choses de même nature.
kindredadjective
UK
/ˈkɪndrəd/
US
/ˈkɪndrəd/
apparentéAu sens de relation de parenté ou d’origine commune.
They felt a kindred connection through their shared ancestry.
Ils ressentaient un lien apparenté grâce à leur ascendance commune.
semblableAu sens figuré : de nature ou de caractère proche.
The two artists shared a kindred spirit, both drawing inspiration from the natural world.
Les deux artistes partageaient un esprit semblable, tous deux puisant leur inspiration dans le monde naturel.

Definitions

kindrednoun
One's family and relations; kinfolk considered collectively.
He invited all his kindred to the wedding.
A group of people or things that share a similar nature, character, or purpose (often preceded by "of").
Among fellow poets she felt she had found a kindred of creative souls.
kindredadjective
Having a similar origin, nature, or character.
The two artists shared a kindred spirit, both drawing inspiration from the natural world.
Related by blood or having a familial connection.
Despite being from different parts of the world, they felt a kindred connection through their shared ancestry.