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kinswomen

 

[ ˈkɪnzˌwɪmɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

female relatives

Kinswomen refer to female relatives who are connected by blood or marriage. This term is often used in discussions about family and genealogy. Kinswomen can include mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts, and grandmothers, among others. The relationship can denote a sense of community and support among women in a family. It highlights the importance of female bonds within a lineage.

Synonyms

ancestresses, female relatives, women in family

Examples of usage

  • The kinswomen gathered for a family reunion.
  • She felt a strong bond with her kinswomen during the holiday.
  • The tradition was passed down through the kinswomen of the family.

Translations

Translations of the word "kinswomen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parentes do sexo feminino

🇮🇳 परिवार की महिलाएँ

🇩🇪 Verwandte Frauen

🇮🇩 wanita kerabat

🇺🇦 жінки родичі

🇵🇱 kobiety z rodziny

🇯🇵 親族の女性

🇫🇷 femmes de la famille

🇪🇸 mujeres de la familia

🇹🇷 aile kadınları

🇰🇷 여성 친척

🇸🇦 نساء العائلة

🇨🇿 ženy příbuzné

🇸🇰 ženy príbuzné

🇨🇳 女性亲属

🇸🇮 ženske sorodnice

🇮🇸 kvenkyns ættingjar

🇰🇿 әйел туыстары

🇬🇪 ქალბატონები ნათესავები

🇦🇿 qadın qohumlar

🇲🇽 mujeres de la familia

Etymology

The word 'kinswomen' is derived from the Old English term 'cyning', which means 'kin' or 'family'. The 'kin' part of the word refers to one's relatives or blood relations. In English, the term has evolved to specifically denote female relatives within the broader concept of kinship. The suffix '-women' is added to signify that this term exclusively pertains to females. The use of 'kinswomen' reflects historical social structures where lineage and relationships through bloodlines and marriages were paramount. Traditionally, women played essential roles in family networks, often becoming the primary caregivers and maintainers of familial bonds. Over time, the term has gained significance in discussing women's roles within family dynamics and heritage.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,549, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.