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kin

 
 
pronunciation:
kIn
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
inflections: kin
definition 1: the members of an extended family collectively; relatives; kinfolk.
All his kin gathered at the reunion.
synonyms:
kindred, kinfolk, relations, relatives
similar words:
blood, clan, family, folk, ilk, kith and kin, people
definition 2: a relative.
synonyms:
relation, relative
similar words:
family
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: of the same lineage; related through being of the same family.
synonyms:
akin, consanguineous, kindred, related
similar words:
cognate, family
definition 2: having the same nature; similar.
The concept of estrangement is kin to the concept of alienation.
synonyms:
akin, kindred, like
similar words:
allied, close, cognate, related, similar