kinship group
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Definition
Noun: A kinship group is a social unit whose members are connected by biological descent (blood relations) or by legal or socially recognized bonds such as marriage or adoption. It is a fundamental structure for organizing relationships, rights, and obligations within a society.
Usage
The term is used in anthropology, sociology, and general contexts to describe a collective of relatives. It emphasizes the group as a cohesive social entity rather than just the abstract concept of kinship. - The clan functioned as the primary kinship group for its members, providing support and identity. - Anthropologists study how different cultures define their kinship groups.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Corporate Kinship Group: Refers to a kinship group that acts as a single legal or economic entity, often holding property or titles in common.
- The tribe was organized as a corporate kinship group that collectively owned the ancestral lands.
Variants and Related Words
- Kin Group: A direct synonym, often used interchangeably.
- Clan: A type of kinship group based on claimed descent from a common ancestor.
- Lineage: A kinship group tracing descent from a known common ancestor through either the male or female line.
- Kindred: A person's group of blood relatives.
Synonyms
- Family group
- Kin
- Relations
- Kindred
Antonyms
- Strangers
- Non-relatives
- Unrelated individuals
Related Concepts
- Descent: The principle by which kinship group membership is traced (e.g., patrilineal, matrilineal).
- Affinity: Kinship ties created through marriage, as opposed to consanguinity (blood ties).
Noun
- group of people related by blood or marriage