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affinity

nounfeminine/ɐfi.niˈda.ðɨ/medium

a·fi·ni·da·de

Definition

A natural liking for, understanding of, or similarity with someone or something.
They felt an instant affinity for each other.
He has a strong affinity for classical music.
Common collocations
natural affinitycultural affinityfeel an affinity

Etymology

Do latim 'affinitas', '-atis' ('vizinhança, parentesco por casamento'), de 'affinis' ('vizinho, confinante').

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