kith

[ kith ]

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Part of Speech noun

Origin + Etymology

Old English of Germanic origin; related to couth

Synonyms

affinity
clan
connection
tribe

Antonyms

strangers

Definition

acquaintances, friends, neighbors, or the like; persons living in the same general locality and forming a more or less cohesive group

Example

The two men had a lot in common, being from the same kith.

Usage Over Time

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Usage Over Time

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