Kindred

'Kindred' means 'akin to', in the sense of being related or similar to something. A 'kindred spirit' defines someone with similar values and desires to one's own.

In popular usage, the word is associated with the White Wolf roleplaying game "Vampire: The Masquerade" (later "Vampire: Requiem"). In this context, the word (usually capitalised) is used to refer to a single vampire, a group of vampires, or vampire society as a whole.

(It should be noted that this usage is a little awkward when used to refer to a single individual. Since the word 'kindred' defines similarity it therefore implies plurality.)

In general usage: "We've got so much in common. She's my kindred spirit."

In Vampire:
"He's one of the Kindred."
"This group could threaten all the Kindred in this city".

by Midwinter December 30, 2005

Kindred

Commander of the BVR. Responsible for deaths of 1570.

“Kindred murdered shifters in 1570”

by jfoijioj4 July 17, 2023

Kindred

A entity that has become one of the Undead
i.e. a Vampire

by Julian Luna June 4, 2003

Kindred

A Brother or Sister in the Family of Vampires

You Are Kindred, are you not?

by Julian Luna June 4, 2003

Kindred

Meaning who has once dated a hoe, but moved far far west to get their life back together... who runs up the sides of mountains ( like a real man) to get in shape. This person may have eyes as aqua fresh as the ocean. Usually short, but ripped out of their mind. Loves to ride the dirt on bikes of all sorts. Owns a black beautiful stallion.

you are a kindred man or a kindred brother.

by EmilyRaspberry November 5, 2010

Kindred

A television show about Vampires
Based on the RPG Vampire:The Masquerade

Kindred:The Embraced

by Julian Luna June 4, 2003

Kindred

The apprehension and extreme dislike at the thought of/ act of your family coming to visit.

"Yo, you alright? You look pissed."

"My grandma and my aunt are coming to visit for a week. I got a bad case of kindred."

by Yung Jay August 23, 2009