kin (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /kɪn/
Definition
One's family and relations collectively.
Examples
She invited all her kin to the family reunion, from her grandparents to her youngest cousins.
The old man felt a strong bond with his kin, even those living far away.
In many cultures, the support of one's kin is crucial during difficult times.
How to Use kin
- next of kin (collocation)
- A person's closest living relative(s). — "The hospital contacted her next of kin after the accident."
- kith and kin (idiom)
- Friends and relatives. — "He invited all his kith and kin to celebrate his birthday."
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