I am editing a document for someone and they used the word "familiness" to relate to the family-like nature of an organisation. Is there a better word to use than the phrase "family-like nature"?
2 Answers
Try kinship
kinship : the state of being related to the people in your family : a feeling of being close or connected to other people
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@deadrat: I see it as akin to family in the that regard, the same kind of metaphor, although you've now got me considering "camaraderie" or the ever popular "team" as alternatives.– EgoxMar 9, 2016 at 9:08
Yes, familial
of or relating to a family : suggesting a family - Merriam-Webster
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What deadrat says is right, although it could be made into a noun "familiality."– herissonAug 7, 2016 at 7:39