Synonyms of kinsman

kinsman

noun

ˈkinz-mən 

as in cousin

a person connected with another by blood or marriage

to protect the family honor, he sought to revenge the murder of his kinsman

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cousin
• relative
• kin
• relation
• family
• in-law
• folk
• kinswoman
• tribe
• people
• house
• clan
• kinsfolk
• lineage
• blood
• kinfolk
• kindred
• kissing cousin
• stock
• race
• line

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kinsman

Records of public meetings and community newspapers feature jabs at how far these sorry kinsmen have strayed from their heritage. — Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026

As Molineux passes by, Robin recognizes his kinsman and hears the cruel laughter of the mob. — John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026

But the chief’s kinsmen failed to honor his request. — Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025

Compared to Joshua Thompson and his kinsmen, the McAlberts of Canton were mere liegemen in the local hackerama. — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2025

Rediscovering his family’s ancestral land centuries after the religious wars forced those kinsmen to flee, our caballero soon steps in to protect a local clan from an oppressive landowner and his abusive henchmen. — Ben Croll, Variety, 20 Sep. 2024