kindred spirit
Someone with the same feelings or attitudes as oneself.
She found in her neighbor a good friend, gardening companion and kindred spirit.
kindred
/ˈkɪndɹɪd/
name 3adj 2
Collocations
5ADJ.
mean, soon
VERB + KINDRED
found
KINDRED + NOUN
bob, spirit, spirits, tongues
PREP.
from, in, out
ADV.
such
Definitions
adj
1
Of the same nature, or of similar character.
1924, Aristotle, Metaphysics, translated by W. D. Ross, Nashotah, Wisconsin, USA: The Classical Library, 2001, book 1, part 1. We have said in the Ethics what the difference is between art and science and the other kindred faculties;
2
Connected, related, cognate, akin.
kindred tongues
name
1
A surname.
2
A city and town in North Dakota.
3
A locality in Central Coast Council, northern Tasmania, Australia.
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Idioms & Phrases
kindred soul
Someone with the same feelings or attitudes as oneself; kindred spirit.
Many of the participants found themselves among kindred souls who shared their interests.
Example Bank
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1924, Aristotle, Metaphysics, translated by W. D. Ross, Nashotah, Wisconsin, USA: The Classical Library, 2001, book 1, part 1. We have said in the Ethics what the difference is between art and science
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kindred tongues
Wiktionary03
I found a kindred spirit in Bob.
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He and I are kindred spirits.
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Trade knows neither friends or kindred.
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I felt that he was a kindred spirit as soon as ever I saw him.
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