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Meaning of kinsman
A kinsman is a male relative, especially one more distant than a brother or son.
Etymology of kinsman
The word "kinsman" has its roots in Old English "cynnesman" or "cynsman", which is derived from "cyn(n)" meaning family, kin, or race, and "man" meaning person or human being
The term has been used in the English language since the 9th century to refer to a male relative, and its meaning has evolved over time to include more distant relatives
Synonyms
relative
cousin
nephew
niece
kin
family member
brother
sister
uncle
aunt
descendant
ancestor
offspring
heir
successor
progeny
forebear
clansman
tribesman
kinswoman
blood relative
next of kin
relation
connection
consanguine
affine
sibling
parent
child
grandson
granddaughter
son
daughter
father
mother
Definitions
- A man's relative, especially one more distant than a brother or son
- * A person related to another by blood or marriage
Usage Examples
- The old man was surrounded by his kinsmen at the family reunion
- * The king's kinsman was appointed as the new ambassador to the foreign land
- * The young boy was proud to meet his kinsman, a famous explorer