Akin
Akin adjective - Having a close connection like that between family members.
Parental
Parental adjective - Relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent.
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Synonyms for Parental
Akin and parental are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Akin" instead an adjective "Parental".
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The discovery of possible nests means the adults may have cared for the young at the start, but it was probably more akin to crocodilian parental care than avian.
Source: Raptor Attack
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