kinswoman

noun
UK: /ˈkɪnzˌwʊmən/
US: /ˈkɪnzˌwʊmən/

  1. A female relative, especially one who is not a close family member.

    1. My kinswoman helped me find a place to live.
    2. The gathering included distant relatives, each kinswoman bringing a dish to share.

  2. A woman who is of the same nationality or ethnic group.

    1. She felt a connection to her kinswoman living abroad.
    2. As a young immigrant, she sought support from any kinswoman she could find in the city.

Synonyms

relative woman countrywoman

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "kinswoman" in English means: A female relative, especially one who is not a close family member., A woman who is of the same nationality or ethnic group..

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

Synonyms for "kinswoman": relative, woman, countrywoman.

Example usage of "kinswoman": "My kinswoman helped me find a place to live.". More examples on the page.