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Kinsfolk

usgb/ˈkɪnzfəʊk/Volume
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Family Gatherings

Use 'kinsfolk' when referring to gatherings where many relatives come together, like reunions.

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We're having a large dinner with all our kinsfolk this Thanksgiving.
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Formal Tone

'Kinsfolk' has a formal or old-fashioned tone, often replaced by 'relatives' or 'family' in casual speech.

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She received an inheritance from her distant kinsfolk.
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Broad Connections

'Kinsfolk' implies a broad connection, which can include extended family and not just immediate relatives.

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His kinsfolk live in various countries around the world.
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