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.
Examples of akin in a Sentence
The two languages are closely akin.
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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Harry Brook was asked by reporters before the final Test during that summer of 2023 whether, given rain was undeniably the only thing that prevented an England victory in Manchester, a 2-2 draw in the series would be akin to a moral victory.
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Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
In the third phase, Russia would absorb Ukraine into its orbit in a manner akin to Belarus.
—Jack Watling, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
This Frankenstein's monster is akin to a massive offensive lineman with some big dad energy.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Harry Brook was asked by reporters before the final Test during that summer of 2023 whether, given rain was undeniably the only thing that prevented an England victory in Manchester, a 2-2 draw in the series would be akin to a moral victory.
—Darren Richman, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/akin. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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akin
adjective1
: related by blood
2
: essentially similar or related
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