Kinswoman

usgb/ˈkɪnzwɪmɪn/
noun

A female relative.

She is my kinswoman as she is my mother's sister.
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Gender Specific

Kinswoman refers only to female relatives, not male ones.

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My uncle's wife is also considered my kinswoman.
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Direct and Indirect

Kinswoman can include both direct relations like sisters and indirect ones like cousins.

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My father's cousin is still my kinswoman, even though we're not closely related.
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Historical Use

Kinswoman might sound old-fashioned; modern English often prefers 'female relative'.

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In historical novels, you'll often find the term kinswoman used frequently.
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