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kin [kɪn] N no pl

next of kin N no pl

Usage examples with kin

next of kin

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English
The smallest territory was the "tath" (plural: "tatha"), which was typically the territory of a single kin-group.
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In tribal society, loyalty is extended to close kin and other members of the tribe.
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With a large group, territory defense would not be favored by kin selection due to the group consisting of less-closely related individuals.
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These bonds are essential for social development because they differ from the bonds formed with parents and other kin.
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Women retained their family surnames at marriage and did not join their husband's kin groups.
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The medal was also presented to the next of kin of two posthumous recipients.
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The feelings of uselessness generated by such marginalization could in theory prompt support from friends and kin.
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These six are my kith and kin. 36.
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While his kin went into the family business, he continued his studies all the way up to college education.
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Before the mid 20th century, it included only those kin associated with the speaker.
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