Consanguinity

usgb/ˌkɑːnsæŋˈɡwɪnəti/
noun

The quality of being descended from the same ancestor as another person.

The two cousins have consanguinity because they share the same grandparents.
Visual representation of "consanguinity" - The quality of being descended from the same ancestor as another person.

Often appears as...

  • prove consanguinity
  • close consanguinity

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Historical Usage

Originated in genealogy, referring to bloodline connections important for family history.

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Our club's membership is based on consanguinity and historical ties to the founding families.
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Not Just Family

Can refer to any group or community with a shared lineage, not just immediate family.

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The tribe values consanguinity and the virtues passed down from their ancestors.
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Degree Matters

The closer the consanguinity, the stronger the connection; distant relations are weaker.

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Due to their close consanguinity, the siblings inherited the family estate equally.
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