Meaning of the word affinity in English

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affinity

US /əˈfɪn.ə.t̬i/
UK /əˈfɪn.ə.t̬i/
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Noun

1.

a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something

Example:
He has a natural affinity for languages.
There was an immediate affinity between them.
2.

a relationship or resemblance in structure or character between diverse things

Example:
There is a strong affinity between the two cultures.
The chemical elements show an affinity for each other.
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