Genus and Kin

Genus

Genus noun - One of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic.
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Synonyms for Genus

Kin and genus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Kin" instead a noun "Genus".

Kin

Kin noun - A group of persons who come from the same ancestor.
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Synonyms for Kin

Genus and kin are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Genus" instead a noun "Kin".

Nearby Words: kinship, kinsman

How words are described

actual actual genus actual kin
living living genus living kin
ancient ancient genus ancient kin
new new genus new kin
Other adjectives: well-known, surviving, modern.
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