kin
word
/ˈkɪn/
kin
/kˈɪn/
kin
Definition
'Kin' refers to your family members or relatives, especially people connected to you by blood.
Usage & Nuances
'Kin' is formal or old-fashioned in modern English, more common in legal, historical, or poetic contexts. It usually means blood relatives; for close family, 'next of kin' is standard (especially in official forms). Not often used in daily conversations.
Spanish: familiares - parientesPortuguese (BR): parentes - familiaresPortuguese (PT): parentes - familiaresChinese (Simplified): 亲属 - 家人Chinese (Traditional): 親屬 - 家人Hindi: परिजन - संबंधीArabic: أقارب - أهلBengali: আত্মীয়Russian: родственникиJapanese: 親族 - 親戚Vietnamese: họ hàngKorean: 혈족 - 친척Turkish: akrabaUrdu: رشتہ دارIndonesian: kerabat
Example Sentences
Her kin live in the countryside.
basic
He brought his kin to the family reunion.
basic
Your kin can help in times of need.
basic
After the accident, the hospital contacted her next of kin.
natural
She considers her friends to be like kin to her.
natural
Not everyone gets along with their kin.
natural