kinsman

/'kinzmən/

Thân thiện

He greeted his kinsman with a warm handshake at the family reunion.

Definition

Noun: A male relative; a man who is connected to another person by blood or, less commonly, by marriage.

Usage

The word "kinsman" is a formal or somewhat old-fashioned term used to specify a male relative. It is often used in historical, legal, or literary contexts. It emphasizes the bond of kinship or family connection.

Examples

• He was welcomed and aided by a distant kinsman who lived in the city.
• In the ancient tale, the hero's duty was to avenge the death of his kinsman.
• The will listed several kinsmen as potential heirs.

Advanced Usage

• Collective Use: The plural form "kinsmen" can refer collectively to a group of male relatives or clansmen.
  • He called upon his kinsmen for support in the dispute.
• Archaic/Legal Context: The term is commonly found in older texts, legal documents, or when discussing familial obligations in a traditional sense.

Variants and Related Words

• Kinswoman (noun): A female relative.
• Kinship (noun): The state of being related by blood or family ties.
• Kin (noun): One's family and relations (a more general, modern, and commonly used term that includes both males and females).

Synonyms

• Relative
• Relation
• Family member
• Blood relation

Antonyms

• Stranger
• Non-relative

Notes

"Kinsman" is a gender-specific term. In modern usage, the gender-neutral term "kin" or "relative" is often preferred unless specifying gender is necessary for clarity or stylistic reasons.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a male relative