Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

kinsman

noun
/ˈkɪnz.mən/
Definition
A man who is one of a person’s relatives or family members.
Examples
  • He invited his kinsman to the family reunion.
  • During the wedding, many kinsmen gathered to celebrate the union.
  • She discovered that her kinsman lived just a few miles away.
Meaning
The term refers to a male relative, often implying a connection by blood or marriage.
Synonyms
  • relative
  • relation
  • brother
  • kinsfolk