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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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Jerome Powell’s days as Federal Reserve boss were akin to a roller coaster ride for Southern California’s housing market.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The court said that the officer’s actions were akin to corporal punishment, which is legal in Texas.
—Clare Amari, New York Times, 27 May 2026
To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/akin. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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akin
adjective1
: related by blood
2
: essentially similar or related
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