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/əˈfɪnɪti/ · af·fin·i·ty
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- A natural attraction or feeling of kinship to a person or thing. She felt an affinity for the ocean and spent most of her free time surfing.
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- A family relationship through marriage of a relative (e.g. sister-in-law), as opposed to consanguinity (e.g. sister). Her affinity to her sister-in-law was strong, despite not being biologically related.
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- A kinsman or kinswoman of a such relationship; one who is affinal. The affinities of the family were complex, with multiple marriages between relatives.
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Did you know? The concept of affinity has been explored in various fields, including psychology, sociology, and philosophy, where it is often used to describe the connection between individuals or groups based on shared experiences, interests, or values.