Consanguinity is a term used to describe the RELATIONSHIP between two people who share a common ancestor. KINSHIP, KINDRED, RELATIONSHIP, AFFINITY, and ASSOCIATION are all terms that can be used to describe consanguinity. KINSHIP is a seven-letter word meaning a close connection between two or more people, while KINDRED is another seven-letter word meaning a group of people related by blood or marriage. RELATIONSHIP is a twelve-letter word meaning the way in which two or more people or things are connected, while AFFINITY is an eight-letter word meaning a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, or idea. ASSOCIATION is an eleven-letter word meaning a connection or cooperative link between people or organizations.