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Meaning of kin
The primary meaning of the word "kin" refers to one's family or relatives, especially those related by blood.
Etymology of kin
The word "kin" originated from Old English "cyn(n)", which is related to Old Norse "kyn", Gothic "kuni", and Old High German "chunni", all meaning "family" or "race"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to refer to one's relatives or family
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person's relatives, especially those related by blood
- A group of people related to each other by birth or marriage
- A person's family or relatives, especially those who are considered to be closely related
Usage Examples
- My kin have always been very supportive of my endeavors
- She feels a strong connection to her kin who immigrated to this country many years ago
- The tribe was made up of several smaller groups of kin who shared a common ancestry
Antonyms
strangers
outsiders
foreigners
non-relatives
acquaintances
friends
colleagues
associates
partners
allies
enemies
foes
adversaries
opponents
rivals
strangers
non-kin
unrelated persons
distant relatives
remote connections