Kinsman: meaning, definitions and examples

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kinsman

 

[ หˆkษชnzmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family member

A male relative, typically a brother or cousin.

Synonyms

brother, cousin, relative.

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Word Description / Examples
kinsman

An older, more formal term for a male relative by blood. It is often used in literature or historical contexts.

  • He was a brave kinsman, valiant in battle
  • Our kinsman from the north visited us during the festivity
relative

A general term for anyone related to you by blood or marriage. It's useful when the exact relationship is not important or when referring to family in a broad sense.

  • We invited all our relatives to the family reunion
  • She discovered she had a relative living abroad
cousin

Best for referring to the child of your aunt or uncle. This term is suitable for family gatherings or describing extended family relationships.

  • My cousin is getting married next year
  • We spent the summer at our cousinโ€™s house in the countryside
brother

Use when referring to a male sibling with whom you share the same parents or one parent. This term emphasizes a close familial bond.

  • My brother and I used to play soccer every weekend
  • She has a brother who lives in New York

Examples of usage

  • He is my kinsman, we grew up together.
  • My kinsman will be attending the family reunion.
  • The kinsman inherited the family estate.
  • Her kinsman offered his support in times of need.
  • The kinsman helped organize the family gathering.

Translations

Translations of the word "kinsman" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเคถเฅเคคเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verwandter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerabat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะดะธั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krewny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆชๆˆš (ใ—ใ‚“ใ›ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pariente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akraba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นœ์ฒ™ (์นœ์ฒ™)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฑูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญbuznรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญbuznรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบฒๆˆš (qฤซnqฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sorodnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฆttingi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ—แƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qohum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pariente

Etymology

The word 'kinsman' originates from the Middle English 'kynnesman', which is a combination of 'kin' (family) and 'man'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a male relative, especially a close one like a brother or cousin.

See also: kin, kinfolk, kinship, kinswoman.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,592, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.