Definition of kinsmannext
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

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinsman
Noun
  • Prince Khālid ibn Barghash, Ḥamad’s cousin, moved himself into the palace and took the title of sultan while Ḥamad’s body was still warm.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Gina Alves, married to Snookie and Ellen’s cousin at the time, fondly remembers her friendship with Snookie.
    Annalise Peterson, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the aging bachelor lived as something of a recluse in the Independence mansion occupied by multiple other relatives and in-laws.
    Dan Kelly August 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The decline in migration has not ended dangerous crossings from Tunisia’s southern coast, where families in the south, particularly in Zarzis, have for years searched for relatives who disappeared at sea.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Kinsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinsman. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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