Kin: meaning, definitions and examples

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kin

 

[ kɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family

A person's relatives collectively; kinfolk.

Synonyms

family, kinfolk, relatives

Examples of usage

  • He has a large kin.
  • She is visiting her kin this weekend.
Context #2 | Noun

anthropology

A group of people related by blood or marriage.

Synonyms

clan, lineage, tribe

Examples of usage

  • The tribe members consider themselves kin.
  • Kinship ties are important in their culture.
Context #3 | Noun

informal

A person's family and relations.

Synonyms

family, folks, relatives

Examples of usage

  • He's got a lot of kin in this town.
  • She's my kin, we stick together.

Translations

Translations of the word "kin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parente

🇮🇳 रिश्तेदार

🇩🇪 Verwandter

🇮🇩 kerabat

🇺🇦 родич

🇵🇱 krewny

🇯🇵 親戚 (しんせき)

🇫🇷 parent

🇪🇸 pariente

🇹🇷 akraba

🇰🇷 친척 (chincheok)

🇸🇦 قريب

🇨🇿 příbuzný

🇸🇰 príbuzný

🇨🇳 亲戚 (qīnqi)

🇸🇮 sorodnik

🇮🇸 skyldmenni

🇰🇿 туыс

🇬🇪 ნათესავი

🇦🇿 qohum

🇲🇽 pariente

Word origin

The word 'kin' originated from the Old English word 'cynn', meaning 'family, race, kind'. It has been used in English since the 12th century to refer to one's family or relatives. The concept of kinship has been significant throughout human history, shaping social structures and relationships.

See also: kinfolk, kinship, kinsman, kinswoman.