liknelikne
Liknelikne is a fictional term used in speculative anthropology and worldbuilding to describe a formal system of kinship labeling that extends beyond biological relatedness. In this conceptual framework, individuals may acquire liknelikne status through social processes such as adoption, ritual acknowledgment, or long-standing reciprocal obligations, creating a network of recognized kin that functions like a family in governance, inheritance, and social welfare.
Etymology and usage: The word is presented as a constructed-language compound intended to signal inclusive kinship.
Origins and development: Liknelikne appears in discussions of imagined cultures and in worldbuilding literature as a
Principles and mechanisms: The system typically relies on naming rituals, public declarations of ties, and reciprocal
Social implications: Proponents view liknelikne as a tool for social cohesion and mutual aid; critics question