Kindred
/ˈkɪn.drəd/noun
A group of related individuals or families; kin.
Did you know?The word 'kindred' originates from an ancient concept of blood relations that also encompassed spiritual connections and shared destinies in many cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʷenh₁-
“to produce, create, or beget”
Old English
Old English
cyn
“kin, race, or family”
Old English
Old English
cyning
“king, derived from kin relationships”
Middle English
Middle English
kindred
“related by blood or descent”
Modern English
English
kindred
“referring to a group of relatives or those sharing a close bond”