Definition

A male family member or relative, often used to refer to someone who is related by blood.

Example

He invited his kinsman to the family reunion.

Conversation

Did you hear that John is coming to visit us next week?

Yeah, I heard! He's my kinsman from my dad's side.

It's been ages since we last saw him, right?

Absolutely! We should plan something fun while he's here.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Kinsman → It is formed from "kin" (from Old English *cynn*, meaning family or race) and "-sman" (meaning man). The word "kinsman" refers to a man who is a member of the same family or clan.

Memory Tip

Think of 'kin' as your family and 'man' as a male member of that family — that's why a kinsman is a male relative.

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