blood relation (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈblʌd rɪˌleɪʃən/

Definition

A person who is related to another by birth rather than by marriage.

Examples

• Although they were not close, he knew she was a distant blood relation through his grandmother's side.

• The will specified that only direct blood relations could inherit the family estate.

• She felt a strong connection to her cousins, recognizing them as her closest blood relations.

Synonyms of blood relation

Words with a similar meaning to blood relation:

• relative
• kin
• kinsman/kinswoman
• consanguine

Antonyms of blood relation

Words with the opposite meaning to blood relation:

• in-law
• stranger

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