Kinsfolk: meaning, definitions and examples
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kinsfolk
[ ˈkɪnzfoʊk ]
family relation
Kinsfolk refers to one's relatives or family members. It encompasses a broader network of blood relations, which may include parents, siblings, cousins, and even distant relatives. The term is often used in contexts where family ties and connections are being highlighted, such as during family gatherings or discussions about heritage. It evokes a sense of belonging and community among those who share a common ancestry.
Synonyms
clan, families, kin, relatives, tribe
Examples of usage
- She invited all her kinsfolk to the wedding ceremony.
- The kinsfolk reunited for the family reunion after many years.
- His kinsfolk supported him during his difficult times.
Translations
Translations of the word "kinsfolk" in other languages:
🇵🇹 parentes
- família
- parentesco
🇮🇳 रिश्तेदार
- परिवार
- संबंध
🇩🇪 Verwandte
- Angehörige
- Familie
🇮🇩 sanak saudara
- kerabat
- keluarga
🇺🇦 родичі
- сім'я
- спорідненість
🇵🇱 krewni
- rodzina
- pokrewieństwo
🇯🇵 親族
- 家族
- 親戚
🇫🇷 parents
- famille
- proches
🇪🇸 parientes
- familia
- parientes cercanos
🇹🇷 akraba
- aile
- akrabalık
🇰🇷 친척
- 가족
- 친족
🇸🇦 أقارب
- عائلة
- قرابة
🇨🇿 příbuzní
- rodina
- příbuzenství
🇸🇰 príbuzní
- rodina
- pokrvné vzťahy
🇨🇳 亲属
- 家族
- 亲戚
🇸🇮 sorodstvo
- družina
- bližnji
🇮🇸 skyldmenn
- fjölskylda
- ætt
🇰🇿 туыс
- отбасы
- туыстық
🇬🇪 მეგობრები
- ოჯახი
- ნათესავები
🇦🇿 qohum
- ailə
- qohumluq
🇲🇽 parientes
- familia
- lazos familiares
Etymology
The word 'kinsfolk' has its origins in Old English, where 'kin' referred to one's family or blood relations, and 'folk' originally meant people or group. 'Kin' itself is derived from Proto-Germanic *kinō, which signifies a line of descent or family. Over centuries, the term evolved, combining 'kin' with 'folk,' which came from Old Norse 'folc' meaning people or folk. The term emphasizes the importance of familial bonds and community. It has been used historically to indicate not just immediate family but a larger network of relatives as societal structures expanded. In contemporary usage, while it maintains its traditional meaning, it reflects the dynamics of modern families, which may include step-relatives and chosen family structures.