Meaning & Definition of word "Kin"

Kin

/kɪn/

noun:

  • 1. A person's relatives; family or relations.
    • Example: She spent the holidays with her kin in the countryside.
  • 2. A group of persons related to each other by blood or marriage.
    • Example: The family reunion was a chance for everyone to gather their kin.
  • 3. People who share common ancestry.
    • Example: He discovered that he was related to many distant kin through a genealogical search.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

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.

Slang Meanings of kin

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

Example Sentence: What’s up, kin? It's been a while!

Meaning: Used to address someone in a familiar or friendly manner.

Example Sentence: Hey, kin, you coming to the cookout?