Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
close-relative
noun
/kloʊs ˈrɛlətɪv/
Definition
A person who is a family member and is closely related to another person.
Examples
- My sister is my closest relative.
- We spent the holidays with our close relatives.
- She turns to her close relatives for support in difficult times.
Meaning
The term ‘close-relative’ refers to someone who shares a significant familial connection, often denoting immediate family members such as parents, siblings, or children.
Synonyms
- immediate family
- kin
- relation
- family member
