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consanguinity

/kon-sang-gwin-i-tee/US // ˌkɒn sæŋˈgwɪn ɪ ti //UK // (ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪtɪ) //

血缘关系,亲缘关系,亲属关系,亲缘

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : relationship by descent from a common ancestor; kinship.
    • : close relationship or connection.

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Examples

  • For them, it was "consanguinity of spirit" that attracted their friendship, and not "common point of view."

  • The results suggest an alarming Republican consanguinity with the anti-Obama birther conspiracy theorists.

  • The bigotry of Mary regarded not the ties of consanguinity, of natural affection, of national succession.

  • With the restoration of Charles to the throne of his ancestors, Stuarts of every degree of consanguinity had flocked to London.

  • They would listen to no excuse; consanguinity required me, and Christmas was not my own.

  • It may be remarked that there was no sort of consanguinity between them: the relationship was one of mere affection.

  • A bear-skin mantles him; and you would think him of ursine consanguinity.