Kinsmen

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪnzmən/

Definitions of kinsmen

noun a group of people related by blood or marriage

Example Sentences

A1 My kinsmen are coming over for dinner tonight.

A2 She is very close to her kinsmen and values their opinions.

B1 In some cultures, kinsmen play a significant role in decision-making.

B2 The kinsmen gathered together to discuss the family's inheritance.

C1 The kinsmen of the royal family have certain privileges and responsibilities.

C2 He comes from a long line of kinsmen who have held positions of power in the region.

Examples of kinsmen in a Sentence

formal The kinsmen gathered for a family reunion at the ancestral home.

informal My kinsmen are coming over for a BBQ this weekend.

slang Me and my kinsmen are hitting up the club tonight.

figurative In times of trouble, your friends can be like kinsmen who support you.

Grammatical Forms of kinsmen

• past tense: kinsmened
• plural: kinsmen
• comparative: more kinsmen
• superlative: most kinsmen
• present tense: kinsmen
• future tense: will kinsmen
• perfect tense: have kinsmened
• continuous tense: is kinsmening
• singular: kinsman
• positive degree: kinsmen
• infinitive: to kinsmen
• gerund: kinsmening
• participle: kinsmened

Origin and Evolution of kinsmen

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'kinsmen' originated from Old English, where 'cynn' meant 'family' and 'man' meant 'person'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'kinsmen' has evolved to refer to male relatives or members of the same family, regardless of gender.