Word of the: Kindred

Kindred

[KIN-drəd]

Part of speech: adjective

Origin: Old English, pre-13th century

Similar in kind; related.

Examples of kindred in a sentence

"When I saw how enthusiastically Joan cheered for the home team, I knew she was a kindred fan."

"Lali spent all weekend at the record fair with kindred collectors."

About Kindred

“Kindred” is based on the word “kin,” which entered Old English from the Germanic “cyn,” indicating “kind or stock.” The suffix “-red” developed out of the Old English “rǣden,” meaning “condition.”

Did you Know?

One of the most popular modern uses for the word “kindred” is as part of the expression “kindred spirit,” with a basic definition of “a person whose interests or attitudes are similar to one’s own.” However, “kindred spirit” often refers to those people with whom one shares not only interests and attitudes, but also a feeling of profound connection. This feeling need not be limited to people. Sometimes a person in a close relationship with a pet may describe that animal as a “kindred spirit” to indicate a deep affection that transcends species.