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Noun: consanguinity  ,kón,sang'gwi-nu-tee
  1. (anthropology) the condition of being related by blood
    "In some cultures, consanguinity is an important factor in determining marriage eligibility";
    - blood kinship, cognation

Derived forms: consanguinities

Type of: family relationship, kinship, relationship

Encyclopedia: Consanguinity