Kinfolk
noun
Relatives or family members, emphasizing shared familial ties.
She invited her kinfolk to the family reunion.
Often appears as...
- distant kinfolk
- close kinfolk
Usage tips
Neutral
blood relatives, extended family, relatives by marriage
noun
Relatives or family members, emphasizing shared familial ties.
She invited her kinfolk to the family reunion.
Often appears as...
- distant kinfolk
- close kinfolk
Usage tips
Neutral
blood relatives, extended family, relatives by marriage
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use in contexts discussing family reunions or heritage.
Many families hold kinfolk gatherings to celebrate their shared history.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
In some cultures, kinfolk may also refer to those you feel emotionally close to, beyond just blood relations.
In Southern communities, the term often includes close family friends as kinfolk.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connection
Discussing one's kinfolk can evoke feelings of nostalgia and belonging.
She felt a deep sense of pride when talking about her kinfolk.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use in contexts discussing family reunions or heritage.
Many families hold kinfolk gatherings to celebrate their shared history.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
In some cultures, kinfolk may also refer to those you feel emotionally close to, beyond just blood relations.
In Southern communities, the term often includes close family friends as kinfolk.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connection
Discussing one's kinfolk can evoke feelings of nostalgia and belonging.
She felt a deep sense of pride when talking about her kinfolk.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use in contexts discussing family reunions or heritage.
Many families hold kinfolk gatherings to celebrate their shared history.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Nuance
In some cultures, kinfolk may also refer to those you feel emotionally close to, beyond just blood relations.
In Southern communities, the term often includes close family friends as kinfolk.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connection
Discussing one's kinfolk can evoke feelings of nostalgia and belonging.
She felt a deep sense of pride when talking about her kinfolk.
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