Difference between Akin and Kindred

What is the difference between Akin and Kindred?

Akin as an adjective is of the same kin; related by blood. while Kindred as an adjective is of the same nature.

Akin

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of the same kin; related by blood. Allied by nature; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind.

Kindred

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Distant and close relatives, collectivelyPeoples of the same ethnic descent, not including speaker; brethrenA combination of extended family and religious group, of the Ásatrú religious order in America

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of the same nature.

Example sentence: I want to create a market where people from all walks of life can encounter each other in an atmosphere of beautiful chaos, the coming together of kindred souls.

We hope you now know whether to use Akin or Kindred in your sentence.

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