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

The United Arab Emirates’ request for a US currency swap akin to Argentina’s has a math problem, experts tell Semafor. —Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026

Think of this transition — whether to another job or to a retirement chapter — as akin to going off to college. —R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026

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Having Goodell take part is akin to inviting the CEO of Disney to get involved. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Apr. 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
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin
• pinyin
• puffin

Kids Definition

akin

adjective

ə-ˈkin 

1

: related by blood

2

: essentially similar or related