Synonyms for

Kinsman

Verb / ˈkɪˌnzmæn / Another word for kinsman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A male relative.

Synonyms & similar words

relative cousin kinswoman kinsfolk relation kin kinsperson clan tribesman kinspeople kins brother sister father mother son daughter nephew

Example sentences

  1. John's uncle is his kinsman.
  2. I met my kinsman at the family reunion.
  3. My cousin is also my kinsman.
  4. The tribesman was a kinsman of the chief.
  5. The kinsfolk gathered for the funeral.

Quotes

  • A friend loves at all times, and a kinsman is born for a time of adversity. - Proverbs 17:17
  • The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. - Richard Bach
  • The ties that bind us to life are tougher than you imagine, or than anyone can who has not felt how brittle the bones beneath the skin are. - Julian Barnes

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