Kinsman: meaning, definitions and examples

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kinsman

[ ˈkɪnzmən ]

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family member

A male relative, typically a brother or cousin.

Synonyms

brother, cousin, relative

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:

🇵🇹 parente

🇮🇳 रिश्तेदार

🇩🇪 Verwandter

🇮🇩 kerabat

🇺🇦 родич

🇵🇱 krewny

🇯🇵 親戚 (しんせき)

🇫🇷 parent

🇪🇸 pariente

🇹🇷 akraba

🇰🇷 친척 (친척)

🇸🇦 قريب

🇨🇿 příbuzný

🇸🇰 príbuzný

🇨🇳 亲戚 (qīnqī)

🇸🇮 sorodnik

🇮🇸 ættingi

🇰🇿 туыс

🇬🇪 ნათესავი

🇦🇿 qohum

🇲🇽 pariente

Word origin

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.