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Relatives

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

Synonyms & similar words

congenator congener relation congeneric relative

Synonyms by register

Formal

kin kindred relations

Informal

folks fam kinfolk clan

Literary

bloodline kin lineage

Antonyms

strangers unrelated outsiders enemies opponents foes

Common collocations

  • close relatives
  • distant relatives
  • immediate relatives
  • extended relatives
  • family relatives
  • blood relatives
  • relatives by marriage

Word family

noun relative
adjective relative

Usage note

While 'relatives' refers to people connected by blood or marriage, it's often used interchangeably with 'family' in casual conversation. 'Kin' and 'kindred' are more formal or literary terms.

Quotes

  • 1. "Friends are the family we choose for ourselves." - Edna Buchanan
  • 2. "In every conceivable manner, the family is a link to our past, bridge to our future." - Alex Haley
  • 3. "I sustain myself with the love of family." - Maya Angelou

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