Kin — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈkin/

Meaning & Definition of Kin

Kin (noun)

  1. a group of persons of common ancestry, clan
  2. one's relatives, kindred
  3. kinsman

Kin (adjective)

  1. kindred, related

Kin (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a group of persons who come from the same ancestor

    "invited all of his kith and kin to his graduation party"

    similar: blood, clan, family, folks, house, kindred, kinfolk, kinsfolk, line, lineage, people, race (archaic), stock, tribe
    related: blended family, nuclear family, extended family, household, kith, brood, descendant, issue, offspring, progeny, scion, seed, clansman, kinsman, kinswoman, relative, dynasty
    near: ancestry, birth, descent, extraction, origin, pedigree

  2. a person connected with another by blood or marriage

    "since she did not appear to be kin to either side, we've no idea what she was doing at the wedding"

    similar: cousin, kinsman, relation, relative
    related: in-law, kissing cousin, kinswoman, blood, clan, family, folk, house, kindred, kinfolk, kinsfolk, line, lineage, people, race (archaic), stock, tribe

Kin (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in kindred

    similar: kindred, folk, cultural, multiculti, multicultural, national, familial, ethnic, ethnical, racial, tribal

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Kin

The most common words with a similar meaning to Kin:

Archaic: race
blood, clan, family, folks, house, kindred, kinfolk, kinsfolk, line, lineage, people, stock, tribe, cousin, kinsman, relation, relative, folk, cultural, multiculti, multicultural, national, familial, ethnic, ethnical, racial, tribal

Related Words for Kin

blended family, nuclear family, extended family, household, kith, brood, descendant, issue, offspring, progeny, scion, seed, clansman, kinswoman, dynasty, in-law, kissing cousin

Near Antonyms of Kin

ancestry, birth, descent, extraction, origin, pedigree

Origin & Etymology of Kin

Middle English, from Old English cynn; akin to Old High German chunni race, Latin genus birth, race, kind, Greek genos, Latin gignere to beget, Greek gignesthai to be born

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Kin

-kin, kin selection, kin to, next of kin, kith and kin

Frequently Asked Questions about Kin

What does "Kin" mean?

"Kin" means a group of persons of common ancestry, clan. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a group of persons of common ancestry, clan. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Kin"?

Other words for "Kin" include blood, clan, family, folks, house, kindred, kinfolk and kinsfolk. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Kin" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Kin"?

There are 45 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Kin". Common alternatives include blood, clan, family, folks, house, kindred, kinfolk, kinsfolk, line and lineage.

How do you use "Kin" in a sentence?

Examples of "Kin" in a sentence: "invited all of his kith and kin to his graduation party"; "since she did not appear to be kin to either side, we've no idea what she was doing at the wedding".

Is "Kin" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Kin" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Kin"?

"Kin" is pronounced /ˈkin/.

What is the origin of the word "Kin"?

"Kin" comes from Middle English, from Old English cynn; akin to Old High German chunni race, Latin genus birth, race, kind, Greek genos, Latin gignere to beget, Greek gignesthai to be born. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Kin" meaning "a group of persons who come from the same ancestor"?

When "Kin" (noun) means a group of persons who come from the same ancestor, synonyms include blood, clan, family, folks, house and kindred.