Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kith-and-kin
Phrase
/kɪθ ənd kɪn/
Definition
Friends and relatives; those with whom one has a close relationship.
Examples
- During the holidays, she invites all her kith-and-kin to celebrate together.
- He values his kith-and-kin, always making time for them in his busy life.
Meaning
The term ‘kith-and-kin’ refers to a person’s friends and family, emphasizing the bonds of both friendship and familial ties.
Synonyms
- Friends
- Relatives
- Family
- Near ones
