kin

noun
UK: /kɪn/
US: /kɪn/

  1. Your kin are your family or relatives.

    1. My kin live far away, so I rarely see them. [ ] [ ]
    2. He visited his kin to celebrate his grandfather's eightieth birthday; they're close kin. [ ] [ ]

  2. People of the same race, nation, or tribe.

    1. All my kin are coming to visit next month. [ ] [ ]
    2. She felt a sense of belonging among her kin in the new community; it helped her find kin. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

family

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "kin" in English means: Your kin are your family or relatives., People of the same race, nation, or tribe..

The phonetic transcription of "kin" is /kɪn/ in British English and /kɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "kin": family.

Example usage of "kin": "My kin live far away, so I rarely see them.". More examples on the page.