Kin
noun
People who are related to you by blood or marriage.
She has gone to visit her kin in Australia
Often appears as...
- next of kin
- of kin
noun
A type of energy in the body, in traditional Chinese culture.
He practiced tai chi to enhance his kin
Often appears as...
- enhance the kin
- feel the kin
Usage tips
Cultural Chinese
suffix
Used at the end of a word to indicate a small or loved version of the thing.
She called her husband 'husbandkin' as a term of endearment
Often appears as...
- lovekin
- sweetiekin
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
An animal or plant that is closely related to a particular species.
The wolf is kin to the domestic dog
Often appears as...
- be kin to
- kin species
Usage tips
Biological
noun
People who are related to you by blood or marriage.
She has gone to visit her kin in Australia
Often appears as...
- next of kin
- of kin
noun
A type of energy in the body, in traditional Chinese culture.
He practiced tai chi to enhance his kin
Often appears as...
- enhance the kin
- feel the kin
Usage tips
Cultural Chinese
suffix
Used at the end of a word to indicate a small or loved version of the thing.
She called her husband 'husbandkin' as a term of endearment
Often appears as...
- lovekin
- sweetiekin
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
An animal or plant that is closely related to a particular species.
The wolf is kin to the domestic dog
Often appears as...
- be kin to
- kin species
Usage tips
Biological
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
The concept of who counts as 'kin' can vary widely across different cultures, including extended family or clan members.
In many cultures, 'kin' means all the members of the extended family, not just parents and siblings.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Use
When referring to relatives, 'kin' often appears in more formal or legal contexts compared to 'family'.
The will stated that the property was to be divided amongst his next of kin.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance
Using 'kin' instead of 'family' can imply a certain distance or formality in the relationship.
She rarely sees her kin as they live abroad.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
The concept of who counts as 'kin' can vary widely across different cultures, including extended family or clan members.
In many cultures, 'kin' means all the members of the extended family, not just parents and siblings.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Use
When referring to relatives, 'kin' often appears in more formal or legal contexts compared to 'family'.
The will stated that the property was to be divided amongst his next of kin.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance
Using 'kin' instead of 'family' can imply a certain distance or formality in the relationship.
She rarely sees her kin as they live abroad.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
The concept of who counts as 'kin' can vary widely across different cultures, including extended family or clan members.
In many cultures, 'kin' means all the members of the extended family, not just parents and siblings.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Use
When referring to relatives, 'kin' often appears in more formal or legal contexts compared to 'family'.
The will stated that the property was to be divided amongst his next of kin.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance
Using 'kin' instead of 'family' can imply a certain distance or formality in the relationship.
She rarely sees her kin as they live abroad.
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The power in your name PIPE...
international network called kin it enables every single one of you in this room to access the people and information and resources you need at any given point of time around the world but I'm not here to talk about that I'm here to talk about the names behind the people of this network every single day
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Hendrik Poinar: Bring...
They were large. They were hairy. They had large tusks, and we seem to have a very deep connection with them, like we do with elephants. Maybe it's because elephants share many things in common with us. They bury their dead. They educate the next of kin. They have social knits that are very close.
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Steven Pinker: What our...
you try to get people who are not related to use the relationship type that would ordinarily be appropriate to close kin. Now, mismatches -- when one person assumes one relationship type, and another assumes a different one -- can be awkward. If you went over and you helped yourself
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Can I have your brain?...
And he said no, in fact at that time he didn't believe that was a real disease. I said, "OK, if you're not, do you mind if I have it?" And he said, "Well, young man, I can't give you the brain. You need his family's permission. But if you do get the permission of his next of kin,
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Embrace your raw,...
on a sign that read, "He who adapts can live tolerably." It was a bargain that helped ensure I had a place to stay and food to eat; a bargain that won me praise of teachers and kin, strangers; a bargain that paid off big time, it seemed,
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Mongoose Domestic...
their own kith and kin yet this behavior may be exactly what is needed to boost the group's chances of success as litters tend to have a greater survival rate when there are just four or five successful breeding females in a group
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The surprising reasons...
Spewing stench and adopting odd postures are common and often play important roles. Other animals sacrifice their quail chicks that freeze while their kin run amok have a better chance of survival when pursued by a cat.
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What are animals...
or outfitted for diving under the sea, we are basically the same. We are kin under the skin. The elephant has the same skeleton, the killer whale has the same skeleton, as do we. We see helping where help is needed.
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Tierney Thys: Swim with...
"One touch of nature makes the whole world kin." And sure, it may be just one big old silly fish, but it's helping. If it's helping to unite the world, I think it's definitely the fish of the future.
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Shadows of Forgotten...
She risks being eaten in order to save her kin, and that's the key. Kin selection is that genetic impulse for self-sacrifice prevalent throughout the kingdoms of life, even us. Skeptical?
Video examples
The power in your name PIPE...
international network called kin it enables every single one of you in this room to access the people and information and resources you need at any given point of time around the world but I'm not here to talk about that I'm here to talk about the names behind the people of this network every single day
Video examples
Hendrik Poinar: Bring...
They were large. They were hairy. They had large tusks, and we seem to have a very deep connection with them, like we do with elephants. Maybe it's because elephants share many things in common with us. They bury their dead. They educate the next of kin. They have social knits that are very close.
Video examples
Steven Pinker: What our...
you try to get people who are not related to use the relationship type that would ordinarily be appropriate to close kin. Now, mismatches -- when one person assumes one relationship type, and another assumes a different one -- can be awkward. If you went over and you helped yourself
Video examples
Can I have your brain?...
And he said no, in fact at that time he didn't believe that was a real disease. I said, "OK, if you're not, do you mind if I have it?" And he said, "Well, young man, I can't give you the brain. You need his family's permission. But if you do get the permission of his next of kin,
Video examples
Embrace your raw,...
on a sign that read, "He who adapts can live tolerably." It was a bargain that helped ensure I had a place to stay and food to eat; a bargain that won me praise of teachers and kin, strangers; a bargain that paid off big time, it seemed,
Video examples
Mongoose Domestic...
their own kith and kin yet this behavior may be exactly what is needed to boost the group's chances of success as litters tend to have a greater survival rate when there are just four or five successful breeding females in a group
Video examples
The surprising reasons...
Spewing stench and adopting odd postures are common and often play important roles. Other animals sacrifice their quail chicks that freeze while their kin run amok have a better chance of survival when pursued by a cat.
Video examples
What are animals...
or outfitted for diving under the sea, we are basically the same. We are kin under the skin. The elephant has the same skeleton, the killer whale has the same skeleton, as do we. We see helping where help is needed.
Video examples
Tierney Thys: Swim with...
"One touch of nature makes the whole world kin." And sure, it may be just one big old silly fish, but it's helping. If it's helping to unite the world, I think it's definitely the fish of the future.
Video examples
Shadows of Forgotten...
She risks being eaten in order to save her kin, and that's the key. Kin selection is that genetic impulse for self-sacrifice prevalent throughout the kingdoms of life, even us. Skeptical?
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Tom Wolfe
American Journalist
I can remember that on the shelves at home, there were these books by Thomas Wolfe. 'Look Homeward Angel' and 'Of Time and the River.' 'Of Time and the River' had just come out when I was aware of his name. My parents had a hard time convincing me that he was no kin whatsoever. My attitude was, 'Well, what's he doing on the shelf, then?
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Henry Ossawa Tanner
American Artist
My efforts have been to not only put the Biblical incident in the original setting, but at the same time give the human touch which makes the whole world kin and which ever remains the same.
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Martha Reeves
American Musician
You can't very well live in a castle while your kin is on the poor side of town and barely have enough food. Some want you to get to the top and rely on you making it for them, too.
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Ayushmann Khurrana
Indian Actor
As an actor, I have always believed that content is the kin,g and I have always put my neck on the line to choose cinema that is off the beaten track.
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Al Sharpton
American Activist
It seems some have chosen to ignore or have simply forgotten the big-picture vision promoted by Dr. King and his kin.
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Liv Tyler
Actress
When you meet kin, there is an energy and sparkle between your bodies. It must be chemical somehow - DNA and genes.
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Molly Ivins
American Journalist
I don't have any children, so I've decided to claim all the future freedom-fighters and hell-raisers as my kin.
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Rupert Sanders
English Director
I'm influenced by a lot of filmmakers; I like English filmmakers because I feel a kin to them.
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Mayawati
Indian Politician
The Congress and its kin parties such as the BJP are up to grab the rights of Dalits.
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William Shakespeare
English Playwright
One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.
Quote examples
Tom Wolfe
American Journalist
I can remember that on the shelves at home, there were these books by Thomas Wolfe. 'Look Homeward Angel' and 'Of Time and the River.' 'Of Time and the River' had just come out when I was aware of his name. My parents had a hard time convincing me that he was no kin whatsoever. My attitude was, 'Well, what's he doing on the shelf, then?
Quote examples
Henry Ossawa Tanner
American Artist
My efforts have been to not only put the Biblical incident in the original setting, but at the same time give the human touch which makes the whole world kin and which ever remains the same.
Quote examples
Martha Reeves
American Musician
You can't very well live in a castle while your kin is on the poor side of town and barely have enough food. Some want you to get to the top and rely on you making it for them, too.
Quote examples
Ayushmann Khurrana
Indian Actor
As an actor, I have always believed that content is the kin,g and I have always put my neck on the line to choose cinema that is off the beaten track.
Quote examples
Al Sharpton
American Activist
It seems some have chosen to ignore or have simply forgotten the big-picture vision promoted by Dr. King and his kin.
Quote examples
Liv Tyler
Actress
When you meet kin, there is an energy and sparkle between your bodies. It must be chemical somehow - DNA and genes.
Quote examples
Molly Ivins
American Journalist
I don't have any children, so I've decided to claim all the future freedom-fighters and hell-raisers as my kin.
Quote examples
Rupert Sanders
English Director
I'm influenced by a lot of filmmakers; I like English filmmakers because I feel a kin to them.
Quote examples
Mayawati
Indian Politician
The Congress and its kin parties such as the BJP are up to grab the rights of Dalits.
Quote examples
William Shakespeare
English Playwright
One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.
Example 1 of 10
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