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kindred

/ˈkɪndɹɪd/ noun C2
  1. Distant and close relatives, collectively; kin. (countable, uncountable)
  2. People of the same ethnic descent, not including speaker; brethren. (countable, uncountable)
  3. A grouping of relatives. (countable)
  4. Blood relationship. (uncountable)
  5. Affinity, likeness. (uncountable)
  6. One who is kindred, literally or figuratively; a kin, kinsman. (countable)
  7. A household or group following the modern pagan faith of Heathenry or Ásatrú. (countable)

Plural kindreds

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But I think it must be splendid and I believe I shall find that Miss Stacy is a kindred spirit.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 180 · C1
“Well, did you find Diana a kindred spirit?” asked Marilla as they went up through the garden of Green Gables.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 84 · C1
“You’re both queer enough, if that’s what you mean by kindred spirits,” said Marilla with a sniff.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 43 · C1
I felt that he was a kindred spirit as soon as ever I saw him.”
Anne of Green Gables, p. 42 · C1

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