Kinsmen: meaning, definitions and examples

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kinsmen

 

[ หˆkษชnz.mษ›n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family relations

Kinsmen are male relatives, particularly those who share a common ancestry. The term often refers to one's extended family members or those related by blood, emphasizing the connection through lineage.

Synonyms

blood relatives, families, kin, relatives

Examples of usage

  • He invited all his kinsmen to the family reunion.
  • The kinsmen gathered to celebrate their shared heritage.
  • She felt a strong bond with her kinsmen from her father's side.
  • Historically, kinsmen would often assist each other in times of need.

Translations

Translations of the word "kinsmen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parentes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฌเค‚เคงเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verwandte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerabat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะดะธั‡ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krewni

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆชๆ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parents

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ parientes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akraba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นœ์ฒ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู‚ุงุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญbuznรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญbuznรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบฒๅฑž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sorodniki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฆttmenn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ•แƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qohumlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ parientes

Etymology

The term 'kinsman' derives from the Old English word 'cyning,' which means 'a man of a family, clansman, or relative.' The prefix 'kin' originates from Middle English 'kinne,' which refers to one's family or kindred. The word has its roots in the Proto-Germanic 'kuningaz,' where it is associated with family lineage. Over centuries, the concept of kinsman has expanded to include not just immediate family but also more distant relatives, reflecting the social structures of various cultures that emphasize the importance of family ties. In many societies, the bonds among kinsmen were crucial for survival and social cohesion, thus solidifying the term's enduring significance in the context of familial networks.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,064, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.