Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

blood-relation

noun
/blʌd rɪˈleɪʃən/
Definition
A relation by birth rather than by marriage or adoption.
Examples
  • My sister is my blood-relation, sharing the same parents as me.
  • We may have many friends, but only our blood-relations are our true family.
Meaning
Blood-relation refers to a connection or relationship between individuals who share a common ancestor or biological lineage.
Synonyms
  • biological relation
  • kin
  • relative
  • family