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Meaning of relatives
The primary meaning of the word "relatives" refers to people who are connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.
Etymology of relatives
The word "relatives" comes from the Latin word "relativus," meaning "comparative" or "related," which is derived from "relatus," the past participle of "referre," meaning "to refer" or "to relate"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe family relationships and connections
Synonyms
family members
kin
kinsfolk
relations
kindred
folk
people
connections
acquaintances
associates
friends
contacts
companions
colleagues
peers
neighbors
clansmen
clanswomen
tribesmen
tribeswomen
siblings
parents
children
grandparents
grandchildren
aunts
uncles
cousins
nephews
nieces
Definitions
- A person connected by blood, marriage, or adoption to another person
- * A person who has a close connection with another person, especially a family connection
Usage Examples
- I have many relatives who live in different parts of the world
- * She invited all her relatives to the wedding
- * He has a large number of relatives who are doctors or lawyers
Antonyms
strangers
outsiders
non-kin
non-relatives
acquaintances
associates
colleagues
friends
neighbors
unrelated people
non-family members
solo individuals
lone persons
hermits
recluses
isolated individuals
loners