Kinship Terms

noun a group of people with a common ancestor or common background, often sharing the same surname

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• The clan gathered for their annual meeting to discuss important matters.
• My clan is planning a big family reunion next month.
• I heard that new restaurant is the clan's favorite spot to hang out.
• In the corporate world, the marketing department is often referred to as the 'clan' due to their close-knit nature.

noun A man who is a member of a particular clan.

• The clansman proudly wore his family's tartan at the gathering.
• The clansman was thrilled to see his relatives at the reunion.
• That clansman is a real bonnie lad, isn't he?
• As a clansman of the tech industry, he always supported his fellow developers.

noun the act of fostering or being fostered; the care and protection given to a child by someone other than its natural or adoptive parents

• Fosterage is a practice where a child is raised by someone who is not their biological parent.
• I heard they are considering fosterage for their neighbor's child.
• I never knew fosterage could be so complicated.
• In literature, the theme of fosterage often symbolizes the idea of nurturing and growth.

noun A gender-neutral term for the sibling of one's parent, such as an aunt or uncle.

• The term 'pibling' refers to a person's aunt or uncle, who is not their parent.
• I love visiting my piblings during the holidays, they always have the best stories.
• My pibling is so cool, they always know the latest trends.
• In my family, my piblings are like second parents to me.

noun A male relative by marriage, specifically the father of one's spouse.

adjective Describing the relationship between a person and their spouse's grandfather.

• My grandfather-in-law is a respected elder in our family.
• I get along really well with my grandfather-in-law.
• My grandpa-in-law is pretty cool.
• He is like a guiding light, my grandfather-in-law.