Kin

/kɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person's relatives; family or relations.

She spent the holidays with her kin in the countryside.

A group of persons related to each other by blood or marriage.

The family reunion was a chance for everyone to gather their kin.

People who share common ancestry.

He discovered that he was related to many distant kin through a genealogical search.

Old English 'cyn', meaning 'race' or 'family'.

blood is thicker than water

Family relationships and loyalties are stronger than other relationships.

next of kin

A person's closest living relative.

kin to

Related to someone.

kinsfolk

Relatives or family members.

kindred

One's family and relations; related by blood.

descendant

A person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor.

A term for family or close friends, often used in specific communities.

What’s up, kin? It's been a while!

Used to address someone in a familiar or friendly manner.

Hey, kin, you coming to the cookout?