What's the kindered spirit? Does the "kindered" come from kind?

[Xavierka]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #382 "English Slang Idioms (113)", question 4

She first met Ellen at a conservation rally. They seemed to have everything in common and started spending a lot of time together. She was glad that she had found a kindred ......... in her new area.

(a) ghost
(b) idea
(c) likeness
(d) spirit

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #382 "English Slang Idioms (113)", answer 4

She first met Ellen at a conservation rally. They seemed to have everything in common and started spending a lot of time together. She was glad that she had found a kindred spirit in her new area.

Correct answer: (d) spirit

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What's the kindered spirit? and does the "kindered" come from kind?

[Mister Micawber]

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A kindred spirit is someone who has the same interests, opinions and desires as you do-- the same sort of person. It is not related to 'kind' more recently than the proto-Germanic stage.
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