συγγένεια
Alt. συγγένεια, ἡ,
Etym. συγγενής
I. "sameness of descent or family, relationship, kin", Eur., etc.: c. gen. "kin, relationship with or to" another, ἡ ξ. τοῦ θεοῦ Plat.; also, ἡ πρὸς τοὺς παῖδας ς. Isocr.
2. "ties of kindred, family connexion, influence", Plat.
II. "one's kin, kinsfolk, kinsmen", Eur.; in pl. "families", Dem.