Kinswoman: meaning, definitions and examples
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kinswoman
[ ˈkɪnzwʊmən ]
family
A woman who is related to you by blood and belongs to the same kinship group.
Synonyms
cousin, family member, relative.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| kinswoman |
Repeated entry, see above explanation. |
| relative |
Used to refer to a person who is part of your family, regardless of the degree of relatedness. It is a neutral term and can be used in any situation.
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| cousin |
Commonly used to describe a child of one's aunt or uncle. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.
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| family member |
Generic term suitable for referring to anyone within one's family. It is often used in both casual and formal conversations.
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Examples of usage
- My kinswoman came to visit us from out of town.
- She is my closest kinswoman.
- We gathered with our kinswomen for a family reunion.
- The kinswoman inherited the family estate.
- The kinswoman offered her support during the difficult times.
Translations
Translations of the word "kinswoman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 parente feminina
🇮🇳 महिला रिश्तेदार
🇩🇪 weibliche Verwandte
🇮🇩 kerabat perempuan
🇺🇦 родичка
🇵🇱 krewna
🇯🇵 女性の親戚
🇫🇷 parente féminine
🇪🇸 pariente femenina
🇹🇷 kadın akraba
🇰🇷 여성 친척
🇸🇦 قريبة
🇨🇿 příbuzná
🇸🇰 príbuzná
🇨🇳 女性亲属
🇸🇮 ženska sorodnica
🇮🇸 kvenkyns ættingi
🇰🇿 әйел туыс
🇬🇪 ქალი ნათესავი
🇦🇿 qadın qohum
🇲🇽 pariente femenina
Etymology
The word 'kinswoman' originated from the Middle English word 'kyneswoman', which was a combination of 'kyn' (meaning 'kin') and 'woman'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a female relative. The concept of kinship and family ties has always been important in human societies, and the term 'kinswoman' reflects the connection between individuals who share a common ancestry or bloodline.