akin

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. adjective similar in quality or character
  2. adjective related by blood

Etymology

From a corruption of of kin, from Middle English of kyn (“related, of kin”), equivalent to a- + kin (1550s). Compare Old English cyn, cynn (“akin, proper, suitable”, adj.).

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Synonyms

kindred

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