consanguinity

noun

con·​san·​guin·​i·​ty ˌkän-ˌsan-ˈgwi-nə-tē How to pronounce consanguinity (audio)
-ˌsaŋ-
plural consanguinities
1
: the quality or state of being consanguineous
persons related by consanguinity
2
: a close relation or connection
the consanguinity of monotheistic religions

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But just because a person has a high rank on the consanguinity chart doesn’t mean they are automatically favored. — Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 Fans shared pictures of the pair, a model not just of love but artistic partnership and true consanguinity. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024

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see consanguineous

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of consanguinity was in the 14th century

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consanguinity

noun
con·​san·​guin·​i·​ty ˌkän-ˌsan-ˈgwi-nə-tē, -ˌsaŋ- How to pronounce consanguinity (audio)
: the quality or state of being consanguineous

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