akin

adjective

ə-ˈkin 

1

: related by blood : descended from a common ancestor or prototype

The dog and fox are closely akin.

2

: essentially similar, related, or compatible

His interests are akin to mine.

Synonyms of akin

• related
• comparable

Examples of akin in a Sentence

The two languages are closely akin.

foxes are closely akin to dogs

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s because the acting Oscar races are really more akin to a political campaign that involves millions of dollars, months of meet-and-greets and kissing metaphorical babies, and dozens of screenings and press appearances. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026

Very akin to production designer Anne Ross’s work in Sofia Coppola’s The Beguiled. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

For Izidora Angel, translating books from her native Bulgarian to English is akin to an actor reading a script. — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Construction included easy access for crews to load and unload concert equipment—saving time and money—and a robust compound near the stage for artists that is akin to a luxury hotel. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

a- entry 1 + kin entry 1

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for akin

• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• crankpin
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin
• pinyin

Kids Definition

akin

adjective

ə-ˈkin 

1

: related by blood

2

: essentially similar or related