Next Of Kin

Synonyms of next of kin

• blood relative
• nearest relative
• closest living relative

Antonyms of next of kin

• stranger
• acquaintance
• distant relative

Collocations of next of kin

family member

Frequency: 80 %

The next of kin can be any family member designated by the individual.

immediate family

Frequency: 70 %

The next of kin for medical decisions usually includes immediate family members.

legal guardian

Frequency: 60 %

If the next of kin is unavailable, the legal guardian may make decisions on their behalf.

blood relative

Frequency: 50 %

In case of emergencies, the hospital will contact the next of kin or closest blood relative.

closest relative

Frequency: 45 %

The police notified the closest relative as the next of kin for the deceased.

Idiomatic Expressions for next of kin

• Phrase: nearest and dearest
  Meaning: one's closest and most cherished family members or friends
  Usage: She wanted to make sure her nearest and dearest were taken care of in her will, so she listed her next of kin as the beneficiaries.