affinity
noun/əˈfɪnɪti/
Frequency rank: #6,705 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A natural liking or attraction toward someone or something.
Example sentence
She felt a strong affinity for classical music from a very young age.
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